Delve into the intricate world of Cricket, a sport of strategy, skill, and rich tradition loved globally. Its unique terminology and legendary players provide compelling crossword challenges.
Cricket offers a unique and engaging challenge for crossword enthusiasts, with its specialized vocabulary and historical depth. Puzzles can feature terms like "wicket," "googly," or "leg before wicket," along with iconic players and legendary matches. The sport's strategic nuances and global appeal make it a fertile ground for clever clues that test both sports knowledge and wordplay acumen, delighting fans worldwide.
Crossword clues used in cricket puzzles, with answers and links to play.
“Hexad of legal chucks before fielding ends rotate”
OVER (4)
“Jardine's 1932 leg-theory assault aimed directly at Australian ribs”
BODYLINE (8)
“White-coated arbiter pointing an index finger to issue marching orders”
UMPIRE (6)
“Historic term for Ellis Achong's unorthodox left-arm wrist spin”
CHINAMAN (8)
“Pencil puncture in the ledger that keeps the score static”
DOT (3)
“The second trick in an off-spinner's bag that spins away from the bat”
DOOSRA (6)
“Raised leather ridge dictating chaotic deviation off the turf”
SEAM (4)
“Fierce uprooting of one of three wooden sentinels”
STUMP (5)
“Carved English willow blade wielded against incoming missiles”
BAT (3)
“Young lady gives away nothing across six deliveries”
MAIDEN (6)
“Aerodynamic curve defying straight paths via shine and scuff”
SWING (5)
“Turn at the crease that reads the same backward and forward”
INNINGS (7)
“Remains fought over in a tiny urn after an 1882 English mock obituary”
ASHES (5)
“Brisbane 1960 deadlock where aggregate scores matched to the last digit”
TIE (3)
“Ravine-named sentry standing squarer than the cordon”
GULLY (5)
“Sprint back and forth to tick the scoreboard over”
RUN (3)
“Deceptive turn born of Bosanquet's wristy trick”
GOOGLY (6)
“Hat style or straight-armed hurler of the leather sphere”
BOWLER (6)
“Remains fought over in a tiny urn since 1882”
ASHES (5)
“A turn at the plate that can easily survive through tea”
INNINGS (7)
“Jardine's hostile tactics that sparked an imperial diplomatic row”
BODYLINE (8)
“Curving trajectory governed by shine and atmospheric physics”
SWING (5)
“Side of the field behind the batsman's heels”
LEG (3)
“Ironed out line where a batter claims territory”
CREASE (6)
“Tug firmly or swat a waist-high delivery to midwicket”
PULL (4)
“Deep ravine or catching position squarer than the cordon”
GULLY (5)
“Overstepping delivery granting a free gift to the batter”
NOBALL (6)
“Sprint between timbers to register on the board”
RUN (3)
“Virtuous six balls yielding zero profit to the blade”
MAIDEN (6)
“Civilized afternoon beverage break interrupting Test match fury”
TEA (3)
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