Quick Crosswords Quick Sports Expert — Set 24
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
⚽ Sports Crossword #1
11×11 grid
Across
- 5 a martial art using hands and feet
- 6 a prize given to the winner
Down
- 1 exercises for body and mind using poses
- 2 actions to score points against the other team
- 3 a punishment for breaking a rule
- 4 light exercise before playing a sport
Answers
- 5 Across: a martial art using hands and feet (6)KARATE
- 6 Across: a prize given to the winner (6)TROPHY
- 1 Down: exercises for body and mind using poses (4)YOGA
- 2 Down: actions to score points against the other team (7)OFFENSE
- 3 Down: a punishment for breaking a rule (7)PENALTY
- 4 Down: light exercise before playing a sport (6)WARMUP
⚽ Sports Crossword #2
11×11 grid
Across
- 5 a covering for the hand used in sports
- 6 going up something using hands and feet
- 7 a round object used in many sports
Down
- 1 an official who makes sure rules are followed
- 2 to move quickly to avoid something
- 3 a tool with a handle and net for hitting a ball
- 4 to bounce a ball while moving
- 8 one complete trip around a track
Answers
- 5 Across: a covering for the hand used in sports (5)GLOVE
- 6 Across: going up something using hands and feet (8)CLIMBING
- 7 Across: a round object used in many sports (4)BALL
- 1 Down: an official who makes sure rules are followed (7)REFEREE
- 2 Down: to move quickly to avoid something (5)DODGE
- 3 Down: a tool with a handle and net for hitting a ball (6)RACKET
- 4 Down: to bounce a ball while moving (7)DRIBBLE
- 8 Down: one complete trip around a track (3)LAP
⚽ Sports Crossword #3
11×11 grid
Across
- 4 a guard that protects part of the body
- 5 to start play by hitting or throwing the ball
- 6 a game where you hit a ball over a net with a racket
Down
- 1 a game played with a bat and ball on a large field
- 2 a team race where runners take turns
- 3 a sport where two people try to pin each other
Answers
- 4 Across: a guard that protects part of the body (6)SHIELD
- 5 Across: to start play by hitting or throwing the ball (5)SERVE
- 6 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 on a large field (7)CRICKET
- 2 Down: a team race where runners take turns (5)RELAY
- 3 Down: a sport where two people try to pin each other (9)WRESTLING
⚽ Sports Crossword #4
11×11 grid
Across
- 2 to start play by hitting or throwing the ball
- 3 a mesh barrier used in many sports
- 5 actions to score points against the other team
Down
- 1 the best score or time ever achieved
- 2 to extend your muscles before exercising
- 4 a team race where runners take turns
Answers
- 2 Across: to start play by hitting or throwing the ball (5)SERVE
- 3 Across: a mesh barrier used in many sports (3)NET
- 5 Across: actions to score points against the other team (7)OFFENSE
- 1 Down: the best score or time ever achieved (6)RECORD
- 2 Down: to extend your muscles before exercising (7)STRETCH
- 4 Down: a team race where runners take turns (5)RELAY
⚽ Sports Crossword #5
11×11 grid
Across
- 5 extra time played when a game is tied
Down
- 1 the person or team you compete against
- 2 moving your body to music
- 3 a game like baseball with a larger ball
- 4 to stop an opponent from getting past
- 6 a game between two teams or players
Answers
- 5 Across: extra time played when a game is tied (8)OVERTIME
- 1 Down: the person or team you compete against (8)OPPONENT
- 2 Down: moving your body to music (5)DANCE
- 3 Down: a game like baseball with a larger ball (8)SOFTBALL
- 4 Down: to stop an opponent from getting past (5)BLOCK
- 6 Down: a game between two teams or players (5)MATCH
Solver Notes
- 5. a martial art using hands and feet
- 6. a prize given to the winner
- 1. exercises for body and mind using poses
- 2. actions to score points against the other team
- 3. a punishment for breaking a rule
- 4. light exercise before playing a sport
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