Puzzle Detail
Classic Crosswords Classic Sports — Set 15
⚽ Sports Crossword #1
| 1 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||
| 6 | ||||||||||||
| 7 |
Across
- 1. going up something using hands and feet
- 3. light exercise before playing a sport
- 6. riding waves on a board
- 7. the best score or time ever achieved
Down
- 2. a game where you roll a ball to knock down pins
- 4. a flat tool used to hit a ball or move a boat
- 5. training to get better at a skill
- 6. to start play by hitting or throwing the ball
Show answers
- 1 Across: going up something using hands and feet (8)CLIMBING
- 3 Across: light exercise before playing a sport (6)WARMUP
- 6 Across: riding waves on a board (7)SURFING
- 7 Across: the best score or time ever achieved (6)RECORD
- 2 Down: a game where you roll a ball to knock down pins (7)BOWLING
- 4 Down: a flat tool used to hit a ball or move a boat (6)PADDLE
- 5 Down: training to get better at a skill (8)PRACTICE
- 6 Down: to start play by hitting or throwing the ball (5)SERVE
⚽ Sports Crossword #2
| 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2 | ||||||||||||
| 3 | ||||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||
Across
- 2. training to get better at a skill
- 4. shoes with bumps on the bottom for gripping
- 7. actions to score points against the other team
- 8. to send something through the air
Down
- 1. a punishment for breaking a rule
- 3. riding downhill on a sled in snow
- 5. exercises for body and mind using poses
- 6. a mesh barrier used in many sports
Show answers
- 2 Across: training to get better at a skill (8)PRACTICE
- 4 Across: shoes with bumps on the bottom for gripping (6)CLEATS
- 7 Across: actions to score points against the other team (7)OFFENSE
- 8 Across: to send something through the air (5)THROW
- 1 Down: a punishment for breaking a rule (7)PENALTY
- 3 Down: riding downhill on a sled in snow (8)SLEDDING
- 5 Down: exercises for body and mind using poses (4)YOGA
- 6 Down: a mesh barrier used in many sports (3)NET
⚽ Sports Crossword #3
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||
| 9 |
Across
- 1. a group of people playing together
- 5. a plan to win a game
- 7. a game played with a bat and ball on a large field
- 8. a stick used to hit a ball
- 9. taking a long walk in nature
Down
- 2. the sport of shooting arrows with a bow
- 3. jumping into water from a high platform
- 4. a game like baseball with a larger ball
- 5. to extend your muscles before exercising
- 6. to send something through the air
Show answers
- 1 Across: a group of people playing together (4)TEAM
- 5 Across: a plan to win a game (8)STRATEGY
- 7 Across: a game played with a bat and ball on a large field (7)CRICKET
- 8 Across: a stick used to hit a ball (3)BAT
- 9 Across: taking a long walk in nature (6)HIKING
- 2 Down: the sport of shooting arrows with a bow (7)ARCHERY
- 3 Down: jumping into water from a high platform (6)DIVING
- 4 Down: a game like baseball with a larger ball (8)SOFTBALL
- 5 Down: to extend your muscles before exercising (7)STRETCH
- 6 Down: to send something through the air (5)THROW
⚽ Sports Crossword #4
| 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 7 | 8 | |||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||
| 10 |
Across
- 5. a small instrument a referee blows
- 8. a section of a baseball game
- 9. a series of games to find a winner
- 10. actions to stop the other team from scoring
Down
- 1. a group of teams that play against each other
- 2. a large building where sports events happen
- 3. to jump over something using your hands
- 4. a spear thrown in a field event
- 6. to step forward quickly with one leg
- 7. a covering for the hand used in sports
Show answers
- 5 Across: a small instrument a referee blows (7)WHISTLE
- 8 Across: a section of a baseball game (6)INNING
- 9 Across: a series of games to find a winner (10)TOURNAMENT
- 10 Across: actions to stop the other team from scoring (7)DEFENSE
- 1 Down: a group of teams that play against each other (6)LEAGUE
- 2 Down: a large building where sports events happen (7)STADIUM
- 3 Down: to jump over something using your hands (5)VAULT
- 4 Down: a spear thrown in a field event (7)JAVELIN
- 6 Down: to step forward quickly with one leg (5)LUNGE
- 7 Down: a covering for the hand used in sports (5)GLOVE
⚽ Sports Crossword #5
| 1 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 3 | ||||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||
| 8 | 9 | |||||||||||
| 10 | ||||||||||||
| 11 | ||||||||||||
Across
- 1. actions to stop the other team from scoring
- 5. moving a boat using oars
- 7. a hard hat that protects your head
- 8. a game played with sticks and a puck or ball
- 10. a series of games to find a winner
- 11. a game where you hit a ball over a net with a racket
Down
- 2. fair and respectful behavior in sports
- 3. to run at full speed
- 4. to throw a ball to a batter
- 6. an official who makes sure rules are followed
- 9. a person who trains athletes
Show answers
- 1 Across: actions to stop the other team from scoring (7)DEFENSE
- 5 Across: moving a boat using oars (6)ROWING
- 7 Across: a hard hat that protects your head (6)HELMET
- 8 Across: a game played with sticks and a puck or ball (6)HOCKEY
- 10 Across: a series of games to find a winner (10)TOURNAMENT
- 11 Across: a game where you hit a ball over a net with a racket (6)TENNIS
- 2 Down: fair and respectful behavior in sports (13)SPORTSMANSHIP
- 3 Down: to run at full speed (6)SPRINT
- 4 Down: to throw a ball to a batter (5)PITCH
- 6 Down: an official who makes sure rules are followed (7)REFEREE
- 9 Down: a person who trains athletes (5)COACH
Solver Notes
Download classic sports crossword puzzles as print-ready files. Take them anywhere -- no internet needed once downloaded.
Features
- Printable format
- Clear layout
- Suitable for classroom and home
How to Use
Open the set, solve the problems, then check your answers to improve accuracy.
Downloadable Crosswords
All classic sports crossword puzzles can be downloaded for offline use. Print them at home, take them on trips, or use them in class.
Download Includes
- Crossword grid with numbered cells
- Complete clue list
- Answer key on a separate section
- Clean, print-optimized layout
Tips
- Start with easier sets first.
- Practice consistently for better results.
FAQ
Learn more about classic sports worksheets and how to use this set effectively.