Quick Crosswords Quick Sports Hard — Set 16
⚽ Sports Crossword #1
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Across
- 1. running as fast as you can for a short distance
- 3. a stick used to hit a ball
- 5. a small instrument a referee blows
- 6. to run at full speed
- 7. training to get better at a skill
Down
- 2. to throw a ball to a batter
- 4. a break in the middle of a game
Show answers
- 1 Across: running as fast as you can for a short distance (9)SPRINTING
- 3 Across: a stick used to hit a ball (3)BAT
- 5 Across: a small instrument a referee blows (7)WHISTLE
- 6 Across: to run at full speed (6)SPRINT
- 7 Across: training to get better at a skill (8)PRACTICE
- 2 Down: to throw a ball to a batter (5)PITCH
- 4 Down: a break in the middle of a game (8)HALFTIME
⚽ Sports Crossword #2
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Across
- 4. moving your body to music
- 5. to jump over something using your hands
- 6. moving fast on your feet
Down
- 1. to stop another player by grabbing them
- 2. paddling a small boat through water
- 3. matching clothes worn by a team
Show answers
- 4 Across: moving your body to music (5)DANCE
- 5 Across: to jump over something using your hands (5)VAULT
- 6 Across: moving fast on your feet (7)RUNNING
- 1 Down: to stop another player by grabbing them (6)TACKLE
- 2 Down: paddling a small boat through water (8)KAYAKING
- 3 Down: matching clothes worn by a team (7)UNIFORM
⚽ Sports Crossword #3
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Across
- 1. the person or team you compete against
- 4. to run at full speed
- 5. exercises for body and mind using poses
- 7. a hard hat that protects your head
- 9. a game where teams hit a ball over a net
Down
- 2. to throw or kick a ball to a teammate
- 3. a plan to win a game
- 6. a frame where you score in sports
- 8. one complete trip around a track
Show answers
- 1 Across: the person or team you compete against (8)OPPONENT
- 4 Across: to run at full speed (6)SPRINT
- 5 Across: exercises for body and mind using poses (4)YOGA
- 7 Across: a hard hat that protects your head (6)HELMET
- 9 Across: a game where teams hit a ball over a net (10)VOLLEYBALL
- 2 Down: to throw or kick a ball to a teammate (4)PASS
- 3 Down: a plan to win a game (8)STRATEGY
- 6 Down: a frame where you score in sports (4)GOAL
- 8 Down: one complete trip around a track (3)LAP
⚽ Sports Crossword #4
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Across
- 1. a large building where sports events happen
- 4. a sport of fighting with thin swords
- 6. a game played with a bat and ball on a large field
Down
- 2. a person who is good at sports
- 3. a small instrument a referee blows
- 5. a game where you hit a ball into holes on a course
Show answers
- 1 Across: a large building where sports events happen (7)STADIUM
- 4 Across: a sport of fighting with thin swords (7)FENCING
- 6 Across: a game played with a bat and ball on a large field (7)CRICKET
- 2 Down: a person who is good at sports (7)ATHLETE
- 3 Down: a small instrument a referee blows (7)WHISTLE
- 5 Down: a game where you hit a ball into holes on a course (4)GOLF
⚽ Sports Crossword #5
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Across
- 3. to step forward quickly with one leg
- 5. a tool with a handle and net for hitting a ball
- 6. a barrier to jump over in a race
Down
- 1. to stop an opponent from getting past
- 2. an official who makes sure rules are followed
- 4. a frame where you score in sports
Show answers
- 3 Across: to step forward quickly with one leg (5)LUNGE
- 5 Across: a tool with a handle and net for hitting a ball (6)RACKET
- 6 Across: a barrier to jump over in a race (6)HURDLE
- 1 Down: to stop an opponent from getting past (5)BLOCK
- 2 Down: an official who makes sure rules are followed (7)REFEREE
- 4 Down: a frame where you score in sports (4)GOAL
Solver Notes
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