Classic Crosswords Sports Hard — Set 15
⚽ Sports Crossword #1
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Across
- 1. a game where teams hit a ball over a net
- 3. a sport where stones slide on ice toward a target
- 5. gliding over snow on long flat boards
- 7. moving on ice wearing special boots with blades
- 8. to throw a ball to a batter
Down
- 2. a round object used in many sports
- 3. riding a bicycle
- 4. to throw or kick a ball to a teammate
- 6. a tool with a handle and net for hitting a ball
Show answers
- 1 Across: a game where teams hit a ball over a net (10)VOLLEYBALL
- 3 Across: a sport where stones slide on ice toward a target (7)CURLING
- 5 Across: gliding over snow on long flat boards (6)SKIING
- 7 Across: moving on ice wearing special boots with blades (7)SKATING
- 8 Across: to throw a ball to a batter (5)PITCH
- 2 Down: a round object used in many sports (4)BALL
- 3 Down: riding a bicycle (7)CYCLING
- 4 Down: to throw or kick a ball to a teammate (4)PASS
- 6 Down: a tool with a handle and net for hitting a ball (6)RACKET
⚽ Sports Crossword #2
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Across
- 3. moving your body to music
- 5. to jump over something using your hands
- 6. to throw a ball to a batter
- 8. the winner of a competition
- 9. a person who is good at sports
Down
- 1. a game between two teams or players
- 2. a punishment for breaking a rule
- 4. paddling a small boat through water
- 7. a hard hat that protects your head
Show answers
- 3 Across: moving your body to music (5)DANCE
- 5 Across: to jump over something using your hands (5)VAULT
- 6 Across: to throw a ball to a batter (5)PITCH
- 8 Across: the winner of a competition (8)CHAMPION
- 9 Across: a person who is good at sports (7)ATHLETE
- 1 Down: a game between two teams or players (5)MATCH
- 2 Down: a punishment for breaking a rule (7)PENALTY
- 4 Down: paddling a small boat through water (8)KAYAKING
- 7 Down: a hard hat that protects your head (6)HELMET
⚽ Sports Crossword #3
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Across
- 1. a group of people playing together
- 3. a large building where sports events happen
- 6. a sport with jumps, flips, and balance
- 7. a mesh barrier used in many sports
Down
- 1. a series of games to find a winner
- 2. a game where you shoot a ball through a hoop
- 4. a win in a competition
- 5. light exercise before playing a sport
Show answers
- 1 Across: a group of people playing together (4)TEAM
- 3 Across: a large building where sports events happen (7)STADIUM
- 6 Across: a sport with jumps, flips, and balance (10)GYMNASTICS
- 7 Across: a mesh barrier used in many sports (3)NET
- 1 Down: a series of games to find a winner (10)TOURNAMENT
- 2 Down: a game where you shoot a ball through a hoop (10)BASKETBALL
- 4 Down: a win in a competition (7)VICTORY
- 5 Down: light exercise before playing a sport (6)WARMUP
⚽ Sports Crossword #4
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Across
- 4. a game where you shoot a ball through a hoop
- 6. a tool with a handle and net for hitting a ball
- 8. a game played with a bat and ball on a large field
- 9. gliding over snow on long flat boards
Down
- 1. an action that breaks the rules
- 2. a group of teams that play against each other
- 3. a game between two teams or players
- 5. a sport where two people try to pin each other
- 7. a sport where stones slide on ice toward a target
Show answers
- 4 Across: a game where you shoot a ball through a hoop (10)BASKETBALL
- 6 Across: a tool with a handle and net for hitting a ball (6)RACKET
- 8 Across: a game played with a bat and ball on a large field (7)CRICKET
- 9 Across: gliding over snow on long flat boards (6)SKIING
- 1 Down: an action that breaks the rules (4)FOUL
- 2 Down: a group of teams that play against each other (6)LEAGUE
- 3 Down: a game between two teams or players (5)MATCH
- 5 Down: a sport where two people try to pin each other (9)WRESTLING
- 7 Down: a sport where stones slide on ice toward a target (7)CURLING
⚽ Sports Crossword #5
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Across
- 1. a game where you shoot a ball through a hoop
- 4. a barrier to jump over in a race
- 5. gliding over snow on long flat boards
- 6. extra time played when a game is tied
- 7. a sport where two people fight with their fists
- 8. exercises for body and mind using poses
Down
- 2. the ability to keep going for a long time
- 3. a group of teams that play against each other
- 5. riding waves on a board
Show answers
- 1 Across: a game where you shoot a ball through a hoop (10)BASKETBALL
- 4 Across: a barrier to jump over in a race (6)HURDLE
- 5 Across: gliding over snow on long flat boards (6)SKIING
- 6 Across: extra time played when a game is tied (8)OVERTIME
- 7 Across: a sport where two people fight with their fists (6)BOXING
- 8 Across: exercises for body and mind using poses (4)YOGA
- 2 Down: the ability to keep going for a long time (9)ENDURANCE
- 3 Down: a group of teams that play against each other (6)LEAGUE
- 5 Down: riding waves on a board (7)SURFING
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