Classic Crosswords Sports Medium — Set 23
⚽ Sports Crossword #1
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Across
- 3. to jump over something using your hands
- 6. a series of games to find a winner
- 8. to throw or kick a ball to a teammate
- 9. a large building where sports events happen
- 10. riding waves on a board
Down
- 1. a game where you kick a ball into a goal
- 2. to step forward quickly with one leg
- 4. exercises for body and mind using poses
- 5. paddling a small boat through water
- 7. to stop another player by grabbing them
Show answers
- 3 Across: to jump over something using your hands (5)VAULT
- 6 Across: a series of games to find a winner (10)TOURNAMENT
- 8 Across: to throw or kick a ball to a teammate (4)PASS
- 9 Across: a large building where sports events happen (7)STADIUM
- 10 Across: riding waves on a board (7)SURFING
- 1 Down: a game where you kick a ball into a goal (6)SOCCER
- 2 Down: to step forward quickly with one leg (5)LUNGE
- 4 Down: exercises for body and mind using poses (4)YOGA
- 5 Down: paddling a small boat through water (8)KAYAKING
- 7 Down: to stop another player by grabbing them (6)TACKLE
⚽ Sports Crossword #2
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Across
- 4. to throw or kick a ball to a teammate
- 5. taking a long walk in nature
- 6. a stick used to hit a ball
- 7. a game where you roll a ball to knock down pins
- 8. a game played with sticks and a puck or ball
Down
- 1. a heavy disk thrown in a field event
- 2. to run at full speed
- 3. a tool with a handle and net for hitting a ball
- 6. to stop an opponent from getting past
Show answers
- 4 Across: to throw or kick a ball to a teammate (4)PASS
- 5 Across: taking a long walk in nature (6)HIKING
- 6 Across: a stick used to hit a ball (3)BAT
- 7 Across: a game where you roll a ball to knock down pins (7)BOWLING
- 8 Across: a game played with sticks and a puck or ball (6)HOCKEY
- 1 Down: a heavy disk thrown in a field event (6)DISCUS
- 2 Down: to run at full speed (6)SPRINT
- 3 Down: a tool with a handle and net for hitting a ball (6)RACKET
- 6 Down: to stop an opponent from getting past (5)BLOCK
⚽ Sports Crossword #3
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Across
- 2. a sport where two people fight with their fists
- 4. a game where you hit a shuttlecock over a net
- 5. gliding over snow on long flat boards
- 6. to extend your muscles before exercising
- 7. an official who makes sure rules are followed
Down
- 1. traveling on water using wind and sails
- 3. a game where you hit a ball into holes on a course
- 5. to start play by hitting or throwing the ball
Show answers
- 2 Across: a sport where two people fight with their fists (6)BOXING
- 4 Across: a game where you hit a shuttlecock over a net (9)BADMINTON
- 5 Across: gliding over snow on long flat boards (6)SKIING
- 6 Across: to extend your muscles before exercising (7)STRETCH
- 7 Across: an official who makes sure rules are followed (7)REFEREE
- 1 Down: traveling on water using wind and sails (7)SAILING
- 3 Down: a game where you hit a ball into holes on a course (4)GOLF
- 5 Down: to start play by hitting or throwing the ball (5)SERVE
⚽ Sports Crossword #4
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Across
- 1. a round object used in many sports
- 2. a guard that protects part of the body
- 6. a group of teams that play against each other
- 7. a game where you hit a ball over a net with a racket
Down
- 1. a game played with a bat and ball
- 3. to jump over something using your hands
- 4. moving fast on your feet
- 5. light exercise before playing a sport
Show answers
- 1 Across: a round object used in many sports (4)BALL
- 2 Across: a guard that protects part of the body (6)SHIELD
- 6 Across: a group of teams that play against each other (6)LEAGUE
- 7 Across: a game where you hit a ball over a net with a racket (6)TENNIS
- 1 Down: a game played with a bat and ball (8)BASEBALL
- 3 Down: to jump over something using your hands (5)VAULT
- 4 Down: moving fast on your feet (7)RUNNING
- 5 Down: light exercise before playing a sport (6)WARMUP
⚽ Sports Crossword #5
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Across
- 4. a hard hat that protects your head
- 7. a frame where you score in sports
- 8. a game where you hit a ball over a net with a racket
- 9. riding a bicycle
Down
- 1. gliding over snow on long flat boards
- 2. going up something using hands and feet
- 3. a person who is good at sports
- 5. a spear thrown in a field event
- 6. a game played with sticks and a puck or ball
Show answers
- 4 Across: a hard hat that protects your head (6)HELMET
- 7 Across: a frame where you score in sports (4)GOAL
- 8 Across: a game where you hit a ball over a net with a racket (6)TENNIS
- 9 Across: riding a bicycle (7)CYCLING
- 1 Down: gliding over snow on long flat boards (6)SKIING
- 2 Down: going up something using hands and feet (8)CLIMBING
- 3 Down: a person who is good at sports (7)ATHLETE
- 5 Down: a spear thrown in a field event (7)JAVELIN
- 6 Down: a game played with sticks and a puck or ball (6)HOCKEY
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