Sports Mini Crossword
A free printable sports mini crossword — solve the clues to fill in games, gear and terms. Play online, print it for the classroom or team night, or download the puzzle and answer key as a PDF.
Couldn't interlock: BAT. Try Rearrange, or add words that share letters.
Click a cell and type. Numbers match the clues.
Across
- 3. Sport where a low score wins
- 4. Person who trains the team
- 6. Official who enforces the rules
- 8. Large arena where games are played
- 10. Group of players on the same side
Down
- 1. Sport played with sticks and a puck
- 2. Sport played with a black-and-white ball and no hands
- 3. What you score in soccer
- 5. Racket sport played over a net
- 7. Contest of speed
- 9. Gold, silver or bronze award
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Frequently asked questions
Is the crossword maker free?+
Yes — build, play, print and download custom crosswords for free with no signup.
How does the crossword generator work?+
You provide answers and clues, and the generator interlocks the words into a numbered grid with Across and Down clue lists.
Why didn't one of my words fit?+
A criss-cross crossword only places words that share a letter with the grid. If a word can't cross any other, it's listed as not placed — try Rearrange or add words with common letters.
Can I print the crossword with an answer key?+
Yes. The downloadable PDF has the numbered blank puzzle with clues, plus a filled answer-key page.