Classic Crosswords Classic Culture Medium — Set 16
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
⚽ Sports Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 a sport with jumps, flips, and balance
- 4 a tool with a handle and net for hitting a ball
- 5 paddling a small boat through water
- 6 to stop another player by grabbing them
- 7 a game where you hit a ball over a net with a racket
Down
- 2 riding a bicycle
- 3 a small metal disk given as a prize
- 5 a martial art using hands and feet
Answers
- 1 Across: a sport with jumps, flips, and balance (10)GYMNASTICS
- 4 Across: a tool with a handle and net for hitting a ball (6)RACKET
- 5 Across: paddling a small boat through water (8)KAYAKING
- 6 Across: to stop another player by grabbing them (6)TACKLE
- 7 Across: a game where you hit a ball over a net with a racket (6)TENNIS
- 2 Down: riding a bicycle (7)CYCLING
- 3 Down: a small metal disk given as a prize (5)MEDAL
- 5 Down: a martial art using hands and feet (6)KARATE
⚽ Sports Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 a game where you hit a ball into holes on a course
- 4 to start play by hitting or throwing the ball
- 7 paddling a small boat through water
- 8 a frame where you score in sports
- 10 an official who makes sure rules are followed
Down
- 1 a plan to win a game
- 2 a game played with an oval ball on a field
- 5 training to get better at a skill
- 6 to throw a ball to a batter
- 9 a mesh barrier used in many sports
Answers
- 3 Across: a game where you hit a ball into holes on a course (4)GOLF
- 4 Across: to start play by hitting or throwing the ball (5)SERVE
- 7 Across: paddling a small boat through water (8)KAYAKING
- 8 Across: a frame where you score in sports (4)GOAL
- 10 Across: an official who makes sure rules are followed (7)REFEREE
- 1 Down: a plan to win a game (8)STRATEGY
- 2 Down: a game played with an oval ball on a field (8)FOOTBALL
- 5 Down: training to get better at a skill (8)PRACTICE
- 6 Down: to throw a ball to a batter (5)PITCH
- 9 Down: a mesh barrier used in many sports (3)NET
⚽ Sports Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 a heavy disk thrown in a field event
- 3 to bounce a ball while moving
- 6 the ability to move quickly and easily
- 7 a section of a baseball game
Down
- 2 riding downhill on a sled in snow
- 3 jumping into water from a high platform
- 4 a round object used in many sports
- 5 riding a bicycle
Answers
- 1 Across: a heavy disk thrown in a field event (6)DISCUS
- 3 Across: to bounce a ball while moving (7)DRIBBLE
- 6 Across: the ability to move quickly and easily (7)AGILITY
- 7 Across: a section of a baseball game (6)INNING
- 2 Down: riding downhill on a sled in snow (8)SLEDDING
- 3 Down: jumping into water from a high platform (6)DIVING
- 4 Down: a round object used in many sports (4)BALL
- 5 Down: riding a bicycle (7)CYCLING
⚽ Sports Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 a sport of fighting with thin swords
- 7 a game where you shoot a ball through a hoop
- 8 a team race where runners take turns
Down
- 1 a game where you hit a ball over a net with a racket
- 2 to hit something with your foot
- 4 a spear thrown in a field event
- 5 training to get better at a skill
- 6 a mesh barrier used in many sports
- 7 a stick used to hit a ball
Answers
- 3 Across: a sport of fighting with thin swords (7)FENCING
- 7 Across: a game where you shoot a ball through a hoop (10)BASKETBALL
- 8 Across: a team race where runners take turns (5)RELAY
- 1 Down: a game where you hit a ball over a net with a racket (6)TENNIS
- 2 Down: to hit something with your foot (4)KICK
- 4 Down: a spear thrown in a field event (7)JAVELIN
- 5 Down: training to get better at a skill (8)PRACTICE
- 6 Down: a mesh barrier used in many sports (3)NET
- 7 Down: a stick used to hit a ball (3)BAT
⚽ Sports Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 a game played with sticks and a puck or ball
- 5 a sport where two people try to pin each other
- 6 riding waves on a board
- 7 hitting a ball before it bounces
Down
- 1 a game where you hit a ball over a net with a racket
- 2 jumping into water from a high platform
- 4 a frame where you score in sports
- 5 a small instrument a referee blows
Answers
- 3 Across: a game played with sticks and a puck or ball (6)HOCKEY
- 5 Across: a sport where two people try to pin each other (9)WRESTLING
- 6 Across: riding waves on a board (7)SURFING
- 7 Across: hitting a ball before it bounces (6)VOLLEY
- 1 Down: a game where you hit a ball over a net with a racket (6)TENNIS
- 2 Down: jumping into water from a high platform (6)DIVING
- 4 Down: a frame where you score in sports (4)GOAL
- 5 Down: a small instrument a referee blows (7)WHISTLE
Solver Notes
- 1. a sport with jumps, flips, and balance
- 4. a tool with a handle and net for hitting a ball
- 5. paddling a small boat through water
- 6. to stop another player by grabbing them
- 7. a game where you hit a ball over a net with a racket
- 2. riding a bicycle
- 3. a small metal disk given as a prize
- 5. a martial art using hands and feet
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