Classic Crosswords Classic Culture Hard — Set 17
⚽ Sports Crossword #1
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Across
- 1. a game played with an oval ball on a field
- 2. running as fast as you can for a short distance
- 3. jumping into water from a high platform
- 6. a sport where two people fight with their fists
- 7. a flat tool used to hit a ball or move a boat
Down
- 1. a sport of fighting with thin swords
- 2. a game like baseball with a larger ball
- 4. a covering for the hand used in sports
- 5. gliding over snow on long flat boards
Show answers
- 1 Across: a game played with an oval ball on a field (8)FOOTBALL
- 2 Across: running as fast as you can for a short distance (9)SPRINTING
- 3 Across: jumping into water from a high platform (6)DIVING
- 6 Across: a sport where two people fight with their fists (6)BOXING
- 7 Across: a flat tool used to hit a ball or move a boat (6)PADDLE
- 1 Down: a sport of fighting with thin swords (7)FENCING
- 2 Down: a game like baseball with a larger ball (8)SOFTBALL
- 4 Down: a covering for the hand used in sports (5)GLOVE
- 5 Down: gliding over snow on long flat boards (6)SKIING
⚽ Sports Crossword #2
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Across
- 1. a guard that protects part of the body
- 4. a game where you kick a ball into a goal
- 5. the best score or time ever achieved
- 7. to run at full speed
- 8. a game where you shoot a ball through a hoop
Down
- 2. a game played with sticks and a puck or ball
- 3. a tool with a handle and net for hitting a ball
- 6. to bounce a ball while moving
Show answers
- 1 Across: a guard that protects part of the body (6)SHIELD
- 4 Across: a game where you kick a ball into a goal (6)SOCCER
- 5 Across: the best score or time ever achieved (6)RECORD
- 7 Across: to run at full speed (6)SPRINT
- 8 Across: a game where you shoot a ball through a hoop (10)BASKETBALL
- 2 Down: a game played with sticks and a puck or ball (6)HOCKEY
- 3 Down: a tool with a handle and net for hitting a ball (6)RACKET
- 6 Down: to bounce a ball while moving (7)DRIBBLE
⚽ Sports Crossword #3
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Across
- 1. riding a bicycle
- 4. moving on ice wearing special boots with blades
- 7. moving fast on your feet
- 9. a martial art using hands and feet
- 10. an official who makes sure rules are followed
Down
- 1. shoes with bumps on the bottom for gripping
- 2. a game played with a bat and ball
- 3. a heavy disk thrown in a field event
- 5. to start play by hitting or throwing the ball
- 6. to hit something with your foot
- 8. to stop another player by grabbing them
Show answers
- 1 Across: riding a bicycle (7)CYCLING
- 4 Across: moving on ice wearing special boots with blades (7)SKATING
- 7 Across: moving fast on your feet (7)RUNNING
- 9 Across: a martial art using hands and feet (6)KARATE
- 10 Across: an official who makes sure rules are followed (7)REFEREE
- 1 Down: shoes with bumps on the bottom for gripping (6)CLEATS
- 2 Down: a game played with a bat and ball (8)BASEBALL
- 3 Down: a heavy disk thrown in a field event (6)DISCUS
- 5 Down: to start play by hitting or throwing the ball (5)SERVE
- 6 Down: to hit something with your foot (4)KICK
- 8 Down: to stop another player by grabbing them (6)TACKLE
⚽ Sports Crossword #4
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Across
- 4. a game played with sticks and a puck or ball
- 6. to bounce a ball while moving
- 7. a group of people playing together
- 8. jumping into water from a high platform
Down
- 1. a large building where sports events happen
- 2. a frame where you score in sports
- 3. moving through water using your body
- 5. to step forward quickly with one leg
Show answers
- 4 Across: a game played with sticks and a puck or ball (6)HOCKEY
- 6 Across: to bounce a ball while moving (7)DRIBBLE
- 7 Across: a group of people playing together (4)TEAM
- 8 Across: jumping into water from a high platform (6)DIVING
- 1 Down: a large building where sports events happen (7)STADIUM
- 2 Down: a frame where you score in sports (4)GOAL
- 3 Down: moving through water using your body (8)SWIMMING
- 5 Down: to step forward quickly with one leg (5)LUNGE
⚽ Sports Crossword #5
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Across
- 2. moving on ice wearing special boots with blades
- 4. moving your body to music
- 5. to start play by hitting or throwing the ball
- 6. a mesh barrier used in many sports
Down
- 1. a win in a competition
- 2. gliding over snow on long flat boards
- 3. shoes with bumps on the bottom for gripping
- 4. jumping into water from a high platform
Show answers
- 2 Across: moving on ice wearing special boots with blades (7)SKATING
- 4 Across: moving your body to music (5)DANCE
- 5 Across: to start play by hitting or throwing the ball (5)SERVE
- 6 Across: a mesh barrier used in many sports (3)NET
- 1 Down: a win in a competition (7)VICTORY
- 2 Down: gliding over snow on long flat boards (6)SKIING
- 3 Down: shoes with bumps on the bottom for gripping (6)CLEATS
- 4 Down: jumping into water from a high platform (6)DIVING
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