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Crossword clues used in football puzzles, with answers and links to play.
“What a team tries to manage late in the fourth quarter”
CLOCK (5)
“Asphalt area where the Sunday morning magic happens”
LOT (3)
“Melted cheese dip favored by gameday crowds”
QUESO (5)
“Yellow marker thrown by an official”
FLAG (4)
“Spiral through the air”
PASS (4)
“Patty flipped on the tailgate grate”
BURGER (6)
“Fourth down decision, sometimes”
PUNT (4)
“Defensive move to bring down the ball carrier”
TACKLE (6)
“Tomato-based dip with a kick”
SALSA (5)
“The official start of the afternoon matchup”
KICKOFF (7)
“Hot dog holder”
BUN (3)
“Nickname for the oblong ball being tossed around”
PIGSKIN (7)
“Bite-sized treat before the main event”
SNACK (5)
“Cheesy appetizer loaded with jalapenos and sour cream”
NACHOS (6)
“Cold beverage cracked open before the game begins”
BREW (4)
“A group of players working together”
TEAM (4)
“A long kick performed on fourth down”
PUNT (4)
“Throwing the object to a teammate”
PASS (4)
“Protective headgear worn by players”
HELM (4)
“The total points earned by a side”
SCORE (5)
“Flipped at midfield before the opening whistle”
COIN (4)
“When marching bands and analysts take over the field”
HALFTIME (8)
“Defensive edge rusher's position”
END (3)
“Offensive lineman protecting the interior”
GUARD (5)
“Little stand used at the very beginning of the game”
TEE (3)
“Aerial attack initiated by the quarterback”
PASS (4)
“Action that begins the play from scrimmage”
SNAP (4)
“A sustained series of offensive plays”
DRIVE (5)
“The person pacing the sidelines with a headset”
COACH (5)
“One of 100 on the painted field”
YARD (4)
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