Soccer Crossword for Teens

This medium crossword about soccer has 16 clues, 7 across and 9 down, on an 11 by 11 grid.

The longest answer runs seven letters: "Primary forward charged with finishing offensive attacks" (5 Across). It crosses four other answers, so getting it early opens up much of the grid.

  • 16 clues
  • 11 x 11 grid
  • Medium
  • Answers 3 to 7 letters

The three longest answers

  1. 5 Across (7)Primary forward charged with finishing offensive attacks
  2. 8 Across (7)High-pitched noisemaker used to pause and restart action
  3. 14 Across (7)Maneuvering forward while maintaining close touch with the feet

The worksheet

Play online →
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14

Across

  1. 3. Airborne pass sent from wide flank areas into the penalty area
  2. 5. Primary forward charged with finishing offensive attacks
  3. 6. Stalemate scoreline shared equally at full time
  4. 8. High-pitched noisemaker used to pause and restart action
  5. 10. Symbolic headwear representing an international appearance
  6. 11. Fierce local rivalry fixture between neighboring clubs
  7. 14. Maneuvering forward while maintaining close touch with the feet

Down

  1. 1. Target mesh that ripples after a successful strike
  2. 2. Delicate lofted strike lifted softly over a charging keeper
  3. 3. Protruding studs that prevent slipping on damp grass
  4. 4. Lower leg zone shielded by plastic protective guards
  5. 5. Defensive rover positioned behind the backline without man-marking duties
  6. 7. Striking the incoming sphere before it touches the ground
  7. 9. Aerial redirect executed using the forehead
  8. 12. Eighteen-yard penalty territory marked with white chalk
  9. 13. Reserve brought off the bench to replace a tired starter

Answer key

The PDF has the worksheet on page one and the filled grid on the last page, so you can print the puzzle and keep the key for checking.

Print pack

Print a set, not just a sheet

Two or four versions of this puzzle with different layouts, a separate answer key for each, your own header line, and no Grid Genius footer.

Your first worksheet, answer key, and play link stay free. The pack is the extra.

Make your own Soccer crossword

Have your own word list? The free Grid Genius maker turns it into a crossword with a printable grid and answer key, or a playable link to share. No account needed.

Make your own Soccer crossword

More Soccer crosswords

Printable Soccer crosswordsPlay Soccer puzzles onlineSoccer for kids

More printable crosswords for teens

Every printable crossword by audience