Classic Crosswords Sports Easy — Set 22
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
⚽ Sports Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 5 a sport where two people try to pin each other
- 7 a stick used to hit a ball
- 8 a game where teams hit a ball over a net
Down
- 1 a game where you shoot a ball through a hoop
- 2 a game played with sticks and a puck or ball
- 3 a game where you hit a ball over a net with a racket
- 4 moving a boat using oars
- 6 to jump over something using your hands
Answers
- 5 Across: a sport where two people try to pin each other (9)WRESTLING
- 7 Across: a stick used to hit a ball (3)BAT
- 8 Across: a game where teams hit a ball over a net (10)VOLLEYBALL
- 1 Down: 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 game where you hit a ball over a net with a racket (6)TENNIS
- 4 Down: moving a boat using oars (6)ROWING
- 6 Down: to jump over something using your hands (5)VAULT
⚽ Sports Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 one complete trip around a track
- 4 extra time played when a game is tied
- 5 to jump over something using your hands
- 7 jumping into water from a high platform
- 8 a person who trains athletes
Down
- 1 a hard hat that protects your head
- 2 to run at full speed
- 6 matching clothes worn by a team
Answers
- 3 Across: one complete trip around a track (3)LAP
- 4 Across: extra time played when a game is tied (8)OVERTIME
- 5 Across: to jump over something using your hands (5)VAULT
- 7 Across: jumping into water from a high platform (6)DIVING
- 8 Across: a person who trains athletes (5)COACH
- 1 Down: a hard hat that protects your head (6)HELMET
- 2 Down: to run at full speed (6)SPRINT
- 6 Down: matching clothes worn by a team (7)UNIFORM
⚽ Sports Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 a game where you hit a ball over a net with a racket
- 4 a break in the middle of a game
- 6 a section of a baseball game
- 8 a hard hat that protects your head
Down
- 1 to move quickly to avoid something
- 3 gliding over snow on long flat boards
- 5 to step forward quickly with one leg
- 7 shoes with bumps on the bottom for gripping
Answers
- 2 Across: a game where you hit a ball over a net with a racket (6)TENNIS
- 4 Across: a break in the middle of a game (8)HALFTIME
- 6 Across: a section of a baseball game (6)INNING
- 8 Across: a hard hat that protects your head (6)HELMET
- 1 Down: to move quickly to avoid something (5)DODGE
- 3 Down: gliding over snow on long flat boards (6)SKIING
- 5 Down: to step forward quickly with one leg (5)LUNGE
- 7 Down: shoes with bumps on the bottom for gripping (6)CLEATS
⚽ Sports Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 matching clothes worn by a team
- 4 a game where you hit a shuttlecock over a net
- 5 a break in the middle of a game
- 7 a game where you hit a ball into holes on a course
- 9 to bounce a ball while moving
Down
- 1 moving a boat using oars
- 3 moving fast on your feet
- 6 one complete trip around a track
- 8 to step forward quickly with one leg
Answers
- 2 Across: matching clothes worn by a team (7)UNIFORM
- 4 Across: a game where you hit a shuttlecock over a net (9)BADMINTON
- 5 Across: a break in the middle of a game (8)HALFTIME
- 7 Across: a game where you hit a ball into holes on a course (4)GOLF
- 9 Across: to bounce a ball while moving (7)DRIBBLE
- 1 Down: moving a boat using oars (6)ROWING
- 3 Down: moving fast on your feet (7)RUNNING
- 6 Down: one complete trip around a track (3)LAP
- 8 Down: to step forward quickly with one leg (5)LUNGE
⚽ Sports Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 a game where you hit a ball into holes on a course
- 5 to throw a ball to a batter
- 7 gliding over snow on long flat boards
- 8 exercises for body and mind using poses
- 9 a large building where sports events happen
Down
- 1 going up something using hands and feet
- 3 a sport with jumps, flips, and balance
- 4 to send something through the air
- 6 a person who trains athletes
Answers
- 2 Across: a game where you hit a ball into holes on a course (4)GOLF
- 5 Across: to throw a ball to a batter (5)PITCH
- 7 Across: gliding over snow on long flat boards (6)SKIING
- 8 Across: exercises for body and mind using poses (4)YOGA
- 9 Across: a large building where sports events happen (7)STADIUM
- 1 Down: going up something using hands and feet (8)CLIMBING
- 3 Down: a sport with jumps, flips, and balance (10)GYMNASTICS
- 4 Down: to send something through the air (5)THROW
- 6 Down: a person who trains athletes (5)COACH
Solver Notes
- 5. a sport where two people try to pin each other
- 7. a stick used to hit a ball
- 8. a game where teams hit a ball over a net
- 1. a game where you shoot a ball through a hoop
- 2. a game played with sticks and a puck or ball
- 3. a game where you hit a ball over a net with a racket
- 4. moving a boat using oars
- 6. to jump over something using your hands
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