Classic Crosswords Sports Hard — Set 24
⚽ Sports Crossword #1
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Across
- 2. to throw a ball to a batter
- 4. moving a boat using oars
- 6. a frame where you score in sports
- 8. the ability to keep going for a long time
- 9. to move quickly to avoid something
Down
- 1. jumping into water from a high platform
- 3. the sport of shooting arrows with a bow
- 5. a small instrument a referee blows
- 7. actions to score points against the other team
Show answers
- 2 Across: to throw a ball to a batter (5)PITCH
- 4 Across: moving a boat using oars (6)ROWING
- 6 Across: a frame where you score in sports (4)GOAL
- 8 Across: the ability to keep going for a long time (9)ENDURANCE
- 9 Across: to move quickly to avoid something (5)DODGE
- 1 Down: jumping into water from a high platform (6)DIVING
- 3 Down: the sport of shooting arrows with a bow (7)ARCHERY
- 5 Down: a small instrument a referee blows (7)WHISTLE
- 7 Down: actions to score points against the other team (7)OFFENSE
⚽ Sports Crossword #2
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Across
- 2. a game like baseball with a larger ball
- 5. a small instrument a referee blows
- 7. a game where you shoot a ball through a hoop
- 9. taking a long walk in nature
- 10. an official who makes sure rules are followed
Down
- 1. a person who trains athletes
- 3. a barrier to jump over in a race
- 4. to extend your muscles before exercising
- 6. a game where you kick a ball into a goal
- 8. to start play by hitting or throwing the ball
Show answers
- 2 Across: a game like baseball with a larger ball (8)SOFTBALL
- 5 Across: a small instrument a referee blows (7)WHISTLE
- 7 Across: a game where you shoot a ball through a hoop (10)BASKETBALL
- 9 Across: taking a long walk in nature (6)HIKING
- 10 Across: an official who makes sure rules are followed (7)REFEREE
- 1 Down: a person who trains athletes (5)COACH
- 3 Down: a barrier to jump over in a race (6)HURDLE
- 4 Down: to extend your muscles before exercising (7)STRETCH
- 6 Down: a game where you kick a ball into a goal (6)SOCCER
- 8 Down: to start play by hitting or throwing the ball (5)SERVE
⚽ Sports Crossword #3
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Across
- 5. riding and doing tricks on a skateboard
- 7. a sport where two people fight with their fists
- 8. a section of a baseball game
Down
- 1. going up something using hands and feet
- 2. a tool with a handle and net for hitting a ball
- 3. exercises for body and mind using poses
- 4. a break in the middle of a game
- 5. a game where you kick a ball into a goal
- 6. moving fast on your feet
Show answers
- 5 Across: riding and doing tricks on a skateboard (13)SKATEBOARDING
- 7 Across: a sport where two people fight with their fists (6)BOXING
- 8 Across: a section of a baseball game (6)INNING
- 1 Down: going up something using hands and feet (8)CLIMBING
- 2 Down: a tool with a handle and net for hitting a ball (6)RACKET
- 3 Down: exercises for body and mind using poses (4)YOGA
- 4 Down: a break in the middle of a game (8)HALFTIME
- 5 Down: a game where you kick a ball into a goal (6)SOCCER
- 6 Down: moving fast on your feet (7)RUNNING
⚽ Sports Crossword #4
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Across
- 5. hitting a ball before it bounces
- 6. a team race where runners take turns
- 7. matching clothes worn by a team
- 8. a small metal disk given as a prize
Down
- 1. the number of points in a game
- 2. a round object used in many sports
- 3. extra time played when a game is tied
- 4. a heavy disk thrown in a field event
Show answers
- 5 Across: hitting a ball before it bounces (6)VOLLEY
- 6 Across: a team race where runners take turns (5)RELAY
- 7 Across: matching clothes worn by a team (7)UNIFORM
- 8 Across: a small metal disk given as a prize (5)MEDAL
- 1 Down: the number of points in a game (5)SCORE
- 2 Down: a round object used in many sports (4)BALL
- 3 Down: extra time played when a game is tied (8)OVERTIME
- 4 Down: a heavy disk thrown in a field event (6)DISCUS
⚽ Sports Crossword #5
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Across
- 2. a game played with sticks and a puck or ball
- 5. to jump over something using your hands
- 7. a frame where you score in sports
- 8. to grab a ball that is thrown to you
- 9. a punishment for breaking a rule
Down
- 1. a game where you roll a ball to knock down pins
- 3. exercises for body and mind using poses
- 4. moving on ice wearing special boots with blades
- 6. a person who is good at sports
Show answers
- 2 Across: a game played with sticks and a puck or ball (6)HOCKEY
- 5 Across: to jump over something using your hands (5)VAULT
- 7 Across: a frame where you score in sports (4)GOAL
- 8 Across: to grab a ball that is thrown to you (5)CATCH
- 9 Across: a punishment for breaking a rule (7)PENALTY
- 1 Down: a game where you roll a ball to knock down pins (7)BOWLING
- 3 Down: exercises for body and mind using poses (4)YOGA
- 4 Down: moving on ice wearing special boots with blades (7)SKATING
- 6 Down: a person who is good at sports (7)ATHLETE
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