Classic Crosswords Classic Culture Hard — Set 16
⚽ Sports Crossword #1
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Across
- 5. moving on ice wearing special boots with blades
- 7. a game between two teams or players
- 8. to start play by hitting or throwing the ball
- 9. to stop an opponent from getting past
- 10. the ability to keep going for a long time
Down
- 1. a break in the middle of a game
- 2. a group of teams that play against each other
- 3. a game where you shoot a ball through a hoop
- 4. to hit something with your foot
- 6. to bounce a ball while moving
Show answers
- 5 Across: moving on ice wearing special boots with blades (7)SKATING
- 7 Across: a game between two teams or players (5)MATCH
- 8 Across: to start play by hitting or throwing the ball (5)SERVE
- 9 Across: to stop an opponent from getting past (5)BLOCK
- 10 Across: the ability to keep going for a long time (9)ENDURANCE
- 1 Down: a break in the middle of a game (8)HALFTIME
- 2 Down: a group of teams that play against each other (6)LEAGUE
- 3 Down: a game where you shoot a ball through a hoop (10)BASKETBALL
- 4 Down: to hit something with your foot (4)KICK
- 6 Down: to bounce a ball while moving (7)DRIBBLE
⚽ Sports Crossword #2
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Across
- 4. a sport with jumps, flips, and balance
- 6. one complete trip around a track
- 8. to extend your muscles before exercising
Down
- 1. a game where you hit a shuttlecock over a net
- 2. a small instrument a referee blows
- 3. the ability to move quickly and easily
- 5. to start play by hitting or throwing the ball
- 7. a flat tool used to hit a ball or move a boat
Show answers
- 4 Across: a sport with jumps, flips, and balance (10)GYMNASTICS
- 6 Across: one complete trip around a track (3)LAP
- 8 Across: to extend your muscles before exercising (7)STRETCH
- 1 Down: a game where you hit a shuttlecock over a net (9)BADMINTON
- 2 Down: a small instrument a referee blows (7)WHISTLE
- 3 Down: the ability to move quickly and easily (7)AGILITY
- 5 Down: to start play by hitting or throwing the ball (5)SERVE
- 7 Down: a flat tool used to hit a ball or move a boat (6)PADDLE
⚽ Sports Crossword #3
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Across
- 2. to jump over something using your hands
- 6. hitting a ball before it bounces
- 8. a game where you hit a ball into holes on a course
- 9. moving through water using your body
Down
- 1. moving on ice wearing special boots with blades
- 3. the ability to move quickly and easily
- 4. a spear thrown in a field event
- 5. shoes with bumps on the bottom for gripping
- 7. to run at full speed
Show answers
- 2 Across: to jump over something using your hands (5)VAULT
- 6 Across: hitting a ball before it bounces (6)VOLLEY
- 8 Across: a game where you hit a ball into holes on a course (4)GOLF
- 9 Across: moving through water using your body (8)SWIMMING
- 1 Down: moving on ice wearing special boots with blades (7)SKATING
- 3 Down: the ability to move quickly and easily (7)AGILITY
- 4 Down: a spear thrown in a field event (7)JAVELIN
- 5 Down: shoes with bumps on the bottom for gripping (6)CLEATS
- 7 Down: to run at full speed (6)SPRINT
⚽ Sports Crossword #4
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Across
- 1. a guard that protects part of the body
- 4. to hit something with your foot
- 7. fair and respectful behavior in sports
- 8. a group of teams that play against each other
Down
- 1. running as fast as you can for a short distance
- 2. a game where you roll a ball to knock down pins
- 3. to throw or kick a ball to a teammate
- 5. a game where you kick a ball into a goal
- 6. a stick used to hit a ball
Show answers
- 1 Across: a guard that protects part of the body (6)SHIELD
- 4 Across: to hit something with your foot (4)KICK
- 7 Across: fair and respectful behavior in sports (13)SPORTSMANSHIP
- 8 Across: a group of teams that play against each other (6)LEAGUE
- 1 Down: running as fast as you can for a short distance (9)SPRINTING
- 2 Down: a game where you roll a ball to knock down pins (7)BOWLING
- 3 Down: to throw or kick a ball to a teammate (4)PASS
- 5 Down: a game where you kick a ball into a goal (6)SOCCER
- 6 Down: a stick used to hit a ball (3)BAT
⚽ Sports Crossword #5
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Across
- 2. a very long running race
- 5. a large building where sports events happen
- 6. to throw a ball to a batter
- 7. a punishment for breaking a rule
- 8. moving your body to music
Down
- 1. to jump over something using your hands
- 3. a sport where stones slide on ice toward a target
- 4. a person who is good at sports
- 5. traveling on water using wind and sails
Show answers
- 2 Across: a very long running race (8)MARATHON
- 5 Across: a large building where sports events happen (7)STADIUM
- 6 Across: to throw a ball to a batter (5)PITCH
- 7 Across: a punishment for breaking a rule (7)PENALTY
- 8 Across: moving your body to music (5)DANCE
- 1 Down: to jump over something using your hands (5)VAULT
- 3 Down: a sport where stones slide on ice toward a target (7)CURLING
- 4 Down: a person who is good at sports (7)ATHLETE
- 5 Down: traveling on water using wind and sails (7)SAILING
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