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Medium (Ages 7-9)

Sports Crossword

Free printable sports crossword puzzle for kids — ages 7-9. Read the clues and fill in the grid!

✏️Read the clues and fill in the grid!
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Across

  • 3. Board with wheels you ride on
  • 6. Sport where you kick a ball into a goal
  • 7. Very long running race
  • 8. Sport of sword fighting

Down

  • 1. Sport with a bat, ball, and bases
  • 2. Sport with flips and balance beam
  • 4. Scoring play in football
  • 5. Sport of shooting arrows at a target

About Sports Crosswords

Test your sports knowledge with this medium crossword! Clues lead to answers like Skateboard, Touchdown, and Champion. Kids will need to think carefully about each clue to fill in the grid.

Medium crosswords are excellent for developing inference skills. Kids read a clue, consider what they know about sports, and test their answer against the crossing words — a rich learning loop.

Get active with sports and games. Looking for more? Try our Sports Word Search or Sports Word Scramble!

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these sports crossword puzzles free to print?

Yes, completely free. No signup required. Print as many as you need for home or classroom use.

What age are sports crosswords designed for?

Easy crosswords (ages 4-6) have fewer clues and simple words. Medium (ages 7-9) adds more complexity. Hard (ages 10+) uses longer vocabulary and trickier clues.

Do the crossword puzzles come with answers?

Yes. The answer key prints on a separate page with the completed grid so you can check work easily.