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Sports word search & crossword

PE and sports-day vocabulary, from football to the high jump.

Sports Word Search

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The 12 words and clues

WordClue
FootballGame played with a round ball and goals
TennisRacket sport played over a net
SwimmingRacing through water
BasketballShoot the ball through a hoop
CricketBat-and-ball game with wickets
HockeyPlayed with sticks and a puck or ball
AthleticsRunning, jumping and throwing
RefereeOfficial who enforces the rules
MedalAward for gold, silver or bronze
StadiumLarge sports venue
RelayRace where runners pass a baton
OlympicsGames held every four years

Questions people ask

How do I print this sports word search?

Press "Open in word search maker" and then "Print / Save PDF". You can add or remove words first; the answer key prints on page two.

Can I make a sports crossword from the same words?

Yes. "Open in crossword maker" loads these words together with their clues, which you can edit before printing.

What ages is this list for?

The words suit roughly ages 7 to 11. For younger children use fewer words and an easy grid; for older ones, switch the word search to hard.

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