🎾 Tennis Crossword
Free printable tennis crossword puzzle for kids — ages 10+. Read the clues and fill in the grid!
Tennis Crossword
Hard (Ages 10+)
Across
- 1. A high arcing shot over the opponent
- 4. The playing area for tennis
- 5. When the score is tied at forty
- 6. When a serve lands outside the box
- 9. A swing with the palm facing forward
- 12. A serve the other player cannot touch
- 13. The prize for winning a tournament
- 14. Hitting the ball back and forth
Down
- 2. A swing with the back of the hand forward
- 3. Two players on each side of the net
- 7. Hitting the ball before it bounces
- 8. The whole game from start to finish
- 10. The first hit that starts each point
- 11. The person who makes the calls
Tennis Crossword — Answer Key
Hard (Ages 10+)
About Tennis Crosswords
This advanced tennis crossword features longer words like Serve, Net, and Volley and trickier clues that require real subject knowledge. A satisfying challenge for older kids.
Challenging crosswords develop vocabulary, spelling precision, and deductive reasoning. Working through tough tennis clues teaches kids to use context and process of elimination.
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Frequently Asked Questions
▶Are these tennis 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 tennis 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.