Classic Crosswords Classic Culture Medium — Set 26
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
⚽ Sports Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 to throw or kick a ball to a teammate
- 4 a sport where two people try to pin each other
- 6 a game where you shoot a ball through a hoop
- 8 paddling a small boat through water
Down
- 2 to run at full speed
- 3 a punishment for breaking a rule
- 5 a team race where runners take turns
- 7 to hit something with your foot
Answers
- 1 Across: to throw or kick a ball to a teammate (4)PASS
- 4 Across: a sport where two people try to pin each other (9)WRESTLING
- 6 Across: a game where you shoot a ball through a hoop (10)BASKETBALL
- 8 Across: paddling a small boat through water (8)KAYAKING
- 2 Down: to run at full speed (6)SPRINT
- 3 Down: a punishment for breaking a rule (7)PENALTY
- 5 Down: a team race where runners take turns (5)RELAY
- 7 Down: to hit something with your foot (4)KICK
⚽ Sports Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 a stick used to hit a ball
- 4 a martial art using hands and feet
- 6 to run at full speed
- 7 moving fast on your feet
- 8 to step forward quickly with one leg
Down
- 1 to stop an opponent from getting past
- 2 a covering for the hand used in sports
- 3 exercises for body and mind using poses
- 5 a game where you hit a ball over a net with a racket
- 6 riding waves on a board
Answers
- 1 Across: a stick used to hit a ball (3)BAT
- 4 Across: a martial art using hands and feet (6)KARATE
- 6 Across: to run at full speed (6)SPRINT
- 7 Across: moving fast on your feet (7)RUNNING
- 8 Across: to step forward quickly with one leg (5)LUNGE
- 1 Down: to stop an opponent from getting past (5)BLOCK
- 2 Down: a covering for the hand used in sports (5)GLOVE
- 3 Down: exercises for body and mind using poses (4)YOGA
- 5 Down: a game where you hit a ball over a net with a racket (6)TENNIS
- 6 Down: riding waves on a board (7)SURFING
⚽ Sports Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 a small instrument a referee blows
- 4 a game where you hit a shuttlecock over a net
- 5 a sport where two people try to pin each other
- 7 the winner of a competition
- 8 a game played with a bat and ball on a large field
- 9 moving through water using your body
Down
- 2 a barrier to jump over in a race
- 3 to run at full speed
- 6 a large building where sports events happen
Answers
- 1 Across: a small instrument a referee blows (7)WHISTLE
- 4 Across: a game where you hit a shuttlecock over a net (9)BADMINTON
- 5 Across: a sport where two people try to pin each other (9)WRESTLING
- 7 Across: the winner of a competition (8)CHAMPION
- 8 Across: a game played with a bat and ball on a large field (7)CRICKET
- 9 Across: moving through water using your body (8)SWIMMING
- 2 Down: a barrier to jump over in a race (6)HURDLE
- 3 Down: to run at full speed (6)SPRINT
- 6 Down: a large building where sports events happen (7)STADIUM
⚽ Sports Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 to stop an opponent from getting past
- 3 a team race where runners take turns
- 4 a spear thrown in a field event
- 5 extra time played when a game is tied
- 7 a team sport similar to football
- 8 to send something through the air
Down
- 1 a series of games to find a winner
- 6 to jump over something using your hands
Answers
- 2 Across: to stop an opponent from getting past (5)BLOCK
- 3 Across: a team race where runners take turns (5)RELAY
- 4 Across: a spear thrown in a field event (7)JAVELIN
- 5 Across: extra time played when a game is tied (8)OVERTIME
- 7 Across: a team sport similar to football (5)RUGBY
- 8 Across: to send something through the air (5)THROW
- 1 Down: a series of games to find a winner (10)TOURNAMENT
- 6 Down: to jump over something using your hands (5)VAULT
⚽ Sports Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 4 hitting a ball before it bounces
- 6 paddling a small boat through water
- 7 a break in the middle of a game
Down
- 1 a game played with sticks and a puck or ball
- 2 extra time played when a game is tied
- 3 a group of teams that play against each other
- 5 to hit something with your foot
- 8 to send something through the air
Answers
- 4 Across: hitting a ball before it bounces (6)VOLLEY
- 6 Across: paddling a small boat through water (8)KAYAKING
- 7 Across: a break in the middle of a game (8)HALFTIME
- 1 Down: a game played with sticks and a puck or ball (6)HOCKEY
- 2 Down: extra time played when a game is tied (8)OVERTIME
- 3 Down: a group of teams that play against each other (6)LEAGUE
- 5 Down: to hit something with your foot (4)KICK
- 8 Down: to send something through the air (5)THROW
Solver Notes
- 1. to throw or kick a ball to a teammate
- 4. a sport where two people try to pin each other
- 6. a game where you shoot a ball through a hoop
- 8. paddling a small boat through water
- 2. to run at full speed
- 3. a punishment for breaking a rule
- 5. a team race where runners take turns
- 7. to hit something with your foot
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