Get active with terms from athletics, team games, individual competitions, and sports history. This topic covers rules, famous athletes, and major events.
Sports offer a dynamic and competitive realm for crossword puzzles, packed with action-oriented vocabulary and iconic figures. From team sports like football and basketball to individual pursuits like tennis and track, this category provides a rich lexicon of terms, rules, equipment, and historical moments. Solvers will enjoy tackling clues about famous athletes, championship events, strategic plays, and the enduring spirit of competition, making puzzles thrilling and engaging for enthusiasts of all kinds.
Crossword clues used in sports puzzles, with answers and links to play.
“Footwear worn by professional athletes”
BOOT (4)
“To consult the official in charge”
REFER (5)
“The ranking list of teams”
TABLE (5)
“A professional team organization”
CLUB (4)
“A group of players working together”
TEAM (4)
“Another word for a game or competition”
MATCH (5)
“Round object used in most field sports”
BALL (4)
“Mesh barrier used in tennis or volleyball”
NET (3)
“Oval path used for running races”
TRACK (5)
“Wooden tool used to hit a baseball”
BAT (3)
“Frozen surface used for ice hockey”
RINK (4)
“Sport where players hit a small ball into a hole”
GOLF (4)
“Matching clothes worn by teammates”
UNIFORM (7)
“Sport of moving a boat using wind and canvas”
SAILING (7)
“Large open venue with seats for many spectators”
STADIUM (7)
“Series of games to determine a champion”
TOURNAMENT (10)
“A very long running race of 26.2 miles”
MARATHON (8)
“Athlete who performs flips and balance feats”
GYMNAST (7)
“A single game played between two sides”
MATCH (5)
“To strike the ball with the foot”
KICK (4)
“The large grass area where the game is played”
FIELD (5)
“A stud on the bottom of a shoe for traction”
CLEAT (5)
“The elevated area where the pitcher stands”
MOUND (5)
“The final base a player must reach to score”
HOME (4)
“A point scored when a player touches all four bases”
RUN (3)
“A group of players working together to win”
TEAM (4)
“The area where the game is played”
FIELD (5)
“The shape formed by the four bases”
DIAMOND (7)
“Area inside the base paths”
INFIELD (7)
“Leather glove used by a fielder”
MITT (4)
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