Classic Crosswords Classic Culture Expert — Set 26
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
⚽ Sports Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 4 a game where you hit a shuttlecock over a net
- 6 shoes with bumps on the bottom for gripping
- 8 a series of games to find a winner
- 9 a person who trains athletes
Down
- 1 a stick used to hit a ball
- 2 a spear thrown in a field event
- 3 a game where you shoot a ball through a hoop
- 5 to extend your muscles before exercising
- 7 to throw a ball to a batter
Answers
- 4 Across: a game where you hit a shuttlecock over a net (9)BADMINTON
- 6 Across: shoes with bumps on the bottom for gripping (6)CLEATS
- 8 Across: a series of games to find a winner (10)TOURNAMENT
- 9 Across: a person who trains athletes (5)COACH
- 1 Down: a stick used to hit a ball (3)BAT
- 2 Down: a spear thrown in a field event (7)JAVELIN
- 3 Down: a game where you shoot a ball through a hoop (10)BASKETBALL
- 5 Down: to extend your muscles before exercising (7)STRETCH
- 7 Down: to throw a ball to a batter (5)PITCH
⚽ Sports Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 a game between two teams or players
- 3 actions to stop the other team from scoring
- 5 the sport of shooting arrows with a bow
- 7 to run at full speed
- 8 to move quickly to avoid something
Down
- 1 a flat tool used to hit a ball or move a boat
- 4 a guard that protects part of the body
- 6 an official who makes sure rules are followed
Answers
- 2 Across: a game between two teams or players (5)MATCH
- 3 Across: actions to stop the other team from scoring (7)DEFENSE
- 5 Across: the sport of shooting arrows with a bow (7)ARCHERY
- 7 Across: to run at full speed (6)SPRINT
- 8 Across: to move quickly to avoid something (5)DODGE
- 1 Down: a flat tool used to hit a ball or move a boat (6)PADDLE
- 4 Down: a guard that protects part of the body (6)SHIELD
- 6 Down: an official who makes sure rules are followed (7)REFEREE
⚽ Sports Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 riding a bicycle
- 3 to throw a ball to a batter
- 6 a game where you hit a shuttlecock over a net
- 8 a guard that protects part of the body
- 9 a punishment for breaking a rule
Down
- 2 going up something using hands and feet
- 4 light exercise before playing a sport
- 5 to step forward quickly with one leg
- 7 a person who is good at sports
Answers
- 1 Across: riding a bicycle (7)CYCLING
- 3 Across: to throw a ball to a batter (5)PITCH
- 6 Across: a game where you hit a shuttlecock over a net (9)BADMINTON
- 8 Across: a guard that protects part of the body (6)SHIELD
- 9 Across: a punishment for breaking a rule (7)PENALTY
- 2 Down: going up something using hands and feet (8)CLIMBING
- 4 Down: light exercise before playing a sport (6)WARMUP
- 5 Down: to step forward quickly with one leg (5)LUNGE
- 7 Down: a person who is good at sports (7)ATHLETE
⚽ Sports Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 a game played with an oval ball on a field
- 3 a group of teams that play against each other
- 5 the ability to move quickly and easily
- 6 shoes with bumps on the bottom for gripping
- 8 a game where you hit a shuttlecock over a net
- 9 to stop an opponent from getting past
Down
- 1 a sport where two people try to pin each other
- 2 a sport of fighting with thin swords
- 4 a person who is good at sports
- 7 a round object used in many sports
Answers
- 2 Across: a game played with an oval ball on a field (8)FOOTBALL
- 3 Across: a group of teams that play against each other (6)LEAGUE
- 5 Across: the ability to move quickly and easily (7)AGILITY
- 6 Across: shoes with bumps on the bottom for gripping (6)CLEATS
- 8 Across: a game where you hit a shuttlecock over a net (9)BADMINTON
- 9 Across: to stop an opponent from getting past (5)BLOCK
- 1 Down: a sport where two people try to pin each other (9)WRESTLING
- 2 Down: a sport of fighting with thin swords (7)FENCING
- 4 Down: a person who is good at sports (7)ATHLETE
- 7 Down: a round object used in many sports (4)BALL
⚽ Sports Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 to bounce a ball while moving
- 4 a game played with a bat and ball
- 6 moving on ice wearing special boots with blades
- 8 actions to score points against the other team
Down
- 1 a mesh barrier used in many sports
- 2 the ability to keep going for a long time
- 3 a heavy disk thrown in a field event
- 4 to stop an opponent from getting past
- 5 matching clothes worn by a team
- 7 a prize given to the winner
Answers
- 3 Across: to bounce a ball while moving (7)DRIBBLE
- 4 Across: a game played with a bat and ball (8)BASEBALL
- 6 Across: moving on ice wearing special boots with blades (7)SKATING
- 8 Across: actions to score points against the other team (7)OFFENSE
- 1 Down: a mesh barrier used in many sports (3)NET
- 2 Down: the ability to keep going for a long time (9)ENDURANCE
- 3 Down: a heavy disk thrown in a field event (6)DISCUS
- 4 Down: to stop an opponent from getting past (5)BLOCK
- 5 Down: matching clothes worn by a team (7)UNIFORM
- 7 Down: a prize given to the winner (6)TROPHY
Solver Notes
- 4. a game where you hit a shuttlecock over a net
- 6. shoes with bumps on the bottom for gripping
- 8. a series of games to find a winner
- 9. a person who trains athletes
- 1. a stick used to hit a ball
- 2. a spear thrown in a field event
- 3. a game where you shoot a ball through a hoop
- 5. to extend your muscles before exercising
- 7. to throw a ball to a batter
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