Puzzle Detail
Classic Crosswords Classic Sports — Set 13
⚽ Sports Crossword #1
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Across
- 4. running as fast as you can for a short distance
- 6. moving a boat using oars
- 7. jumping into water from a high platform
- 8. a series of games to find a winner
Down
- 1. a heavy disk thrown in a field event
- 2. to start play by hitting or throwing the ball
- 3. riding down snow on a single board
- 5. exercises for body and mind using poses
Show answers
- 4 Across: running as fast as you can for a short distance (9)SPRINTING
- 6 Across: moving a boat using oars (6)ROWING
- 7 Across: jumping into water from a high platform (6)DIVING
- 8 Across: a series of games to find a winner (10)TOURNAMENT
- 1 Down: a heavy disk thrown in a field event (6)DISCUS
- 2 Down: to start play by hitting or throwing the ball (5)SERVE
- 3 Down: riding down snow on a single board (12)SNOWBOARDING
- 5 Down: exercises for body and mind using poses (4)YOGA
⚽ Sports Crossword #2
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Across
- 3. a person who trains athletes
- 4. to move quickly to avoid something
- 6. to start play by hitting or throwing the ball
- 7. the number of points in a game
- 8. a group of teams that play against each other
- 9. a prize given to the winner
Down
- 1. a game where teams hit a ball over a net
- 2. a flat tool used to hit a ball or move a boat
- 5. a game played with a bat and ball on a large field
Show answers
- 3 Across: a person who trains athletes (5)COACH
- 4 Across: to move quickly to avoid something (5)DODGE
- 6 Across: to start play by hitting or throwing the ball (5)SERVE
- 7 Across: the number of points in a game (5)SCORE
- 8 Across: a group of teams that play against each other (6)LEAGUE
- 9 Across: a prize given to the winner (6)TROPHY
- 1 Down: a game where teams hit a ball over a net (10)VOLLEYBALL
- 2 Down: a flat tool used to hit a ball or move a boat (6)PADDLE
- 5 Down: a game played with a bat and ball on a large field (7)CRICKET
⚽ Sports Crossword #3
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Across
- 1. traveling on water using wind and sails
- 2. a sport with jumps, flips, and balance
- 6. the person or team you compete against
- 7. a team race where runners take turns
Down
- 1. moving on ice wearing special boots with blades
- 3. to run at full speed
- 4. a game where you kick a ball into a goal
- 5. matching clothes worn by a team
Show answers
- 1 Across: traveling on water using wind and sails (7)SAILING
- 2 Across: a sport with jumps, flips, and balance (10)GYMNASTICS
- 6 Across: the person or team you compete against (8)OPPONENT
- 7 Across: a team race where runners take turns (5)RELAY
- 1 Down: moving on ice wearing special boots with blades (7)SKATING
- 3 Down: to run at full speed (6)SPRINT
- 4 Down: a game where you kick a ball into a goal (6)SOCCER
- 5 Down: matching clothes worn by a team (7)UNIFORM
⚽ Sports Crossword #4
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Across
- 2. a very long running race
- 4. a group of people playing together
- 6. the sport of shooting arrows with a bow
- 9. to throw a ball to a batter
- 10. a sport where two people fight with their fists
Down
- 1. to bounce a ball while moving
- 3. a martial art using hands and feet
- 4. a game where you hit a ball over a net with a racket
- 5. paddling a small boat through water
- 7. taking a long walk in nature
- 8. a game played with sticks and a puck or ball
Show answers
- 2 Across: a very long running race (8)MARATHON
- 4 Across: a group of people playing together (4)TEAM
- 6 Across: the sport of shooting arrows with a bow (7)ARCHERY
- 9 Across: to throw a ball to a batter (5)PITCH
- 10 Across: a sport where two people fight with their fists (6)BOXING
- 1 Down: to bounce a ball while moving (7)DRIBBLE
- 3 Down: a martial art using hands and feet (6)KARATE
- 4 Down: a game where you hit a ball over a net with a racket (6)TENNIS
- 5 Down: paddling a small boat through water (8)KAYAKING
- 7 Down: taking a long walk in nature (6)HIKING
- 8 Down: a game played with sticks and a puck or ball (6)HOCKEY
⚽ Sports Crossword #5
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Across
- 1. going up something using hands and feet
- 6. riding down snow on a single board
- 7. to throw or kick a ball to a teammate
- 8. a group of teams that play against each other
Down
- 1. shoes with bumps on the bottom for gripping
- 2. a sport where two people fight with their fists
- 3. a barrier to jump over in a race
- 4. a game like baseball with a larger ball
- 5. to jump over something using your hands
Show answers
- 1 Across: going up something using hands and feet (8)CLIMBING
- 6 Across: riding down snow on a single board (12)SNOWBOARDING
- 7 Across: to throw or kick a ball to a teammate (4)PASS
- 8 Across: a group of teams that play against each other (6)LEAGUE
- 1 Down: shoes with bumps on the bottom for gripping (6)CLEATS
- 2 Down: a sport where two people fight with their fists (6)BOXING
- 3 Down: a barrier to jump over in a race (6)HURDLE
- 4 Down: a game like baseball with a larger ball (8)SOFTBALL
- 5 Down: to jump over something using your hands (5)VAULT
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