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liverpool fc

Easy · 11×11 · 17 words
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  1. 4. The versatile English midfielder known for his incredible stamina and professionalism
  2. 5. The primary color of the home jersey worn by the team
  3. 6. The legendary Scottish manager who built the modern foundations of the club in the sixties
  4. 9. A musical chant sung by supporters in the stands during a match
  5. 12. To achieve victory in a match and secure three points in the league
  6. 13. The clinical Portuguese forward known for his excellent heading ability
  7. 14. The group of eleven players representing the club on the pitch
  8. 15. The Egyptian winger who became a modern goalscoring legend for the club

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  1. 1. The Brazilian forward famous for his no-look goals and defensive work rate
  2. 2. The first name of the dominant Dutch defender and captain Van Dijk
  3. 3. The Brazilian goalkeeper who scored a dramatic header against West Brom in 2021
  4. 4. The Senegalese forward who formed a devastating front three with Salah and Firmino
  5. 7. The four-letter acronym for the famous club anthem
  6. 8. The loyal supporters who fill the stadium and cheer for the players
  7. 10. The ultimate objective of putting the ball into the opponent's net
  8. 11. The head coach or manager responsible for leading the squad

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wwe

Easy · 5×5 · 4 words
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  1. 1. The championship prize held by a winner
  2. 4. The square area where wrestlers compete

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  1. 2. The path taken to leave the arena
  2. 3. To touch a partner to switch places

Fantasy Football Drafts

Medium · 11×11 · 15 words
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  1. 1. What ticks down when it is your turn to choose
  2. 2. First-round selection who ruins your entire season
  3. 5. Practice run to test out different selection strategies
  4. 6. The giant grid displaying everyone's selections
  5. 8. Your overarching plan for building a winning team
  6. 10. Swapping a running back for a wide receiver with a rival
  7. 11. Finding a great player rounds later than they should go
  8. 13. The dreaded week when your star player rests
  9. 14. Scoring format that rewards catching the football

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  1. 1. The league manager who collects dues and settles disputes
  2. 3. Reliable elite player you start every single week
  3. 4. Estimated points a player will score in a given week
  4. 7. Free agent pool you'll rush to after week one injuries
  5. 9. Digital waiting list for players you want to target next
  6. 12. Acronym determining a player's typical selection spot

sports

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  1. 1. Sport involving moving through water
  2. 2. Surface used for tennis or basketball
  3. 3. Group of people playing together

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  1. 1. Number of points earned in a game

F1 Racing

Medium · 11×11 · 15 words
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  1. 1. Rear wing flap system used to reduce drag on straights
  2. 3. The designated lane where rapid tire changes happen
  3. 5. The speed at which a driver is consistently running during a stint
  4. 6. The carbon-fiber survival cell that protects the driver
  5. 8. The low-drag pocket of air behind a fast-moving car
  6. 9. One complete circuit of the race track
  7. 11. A smooth tire designed for maximum dry weather grip
  8. 14. Real-time data transmitted from the car to the pit wall engineers

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  1. 1. Underbody aerodynamic device that helps suck the car to the ground
  2. 2. The titanium cockpit protection ring that has saved numerous lives
  3. 4. Rubber compound crucial for grip, spelled the British way
  4. 7. Saturday session that determines the starting order for Sunday
  5. 10. The innermost point of a corner that drivers aim to clip
  6. 12. The raised, painted border marking the edge of the track corners
  7. 13. Tire compound with deep grooves for heavy rain conditions

US Open Tennis

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  1. 4. A towering defensive shot sent over an opponent's head.
  2. 6. A shot hit with backspin to keep it low and skidding.
  3. 7. The motion that initiates every single point.
  4. 8. The massive main stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
  5. 10. Novak, the Serbian legend with four titles in the Big Apple.
  6. 12. The building block won after reaching at least 40 points.
  7. 14. The 78-foot-long battlefield where the action happens.
  8. 15. Obstacle that turns a winner into a groan.

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  1. 1. An aggressive overhead putaway shot.
  2. 2. The Queens neighborhood (___ Meadows) that hosts the final Grand Slam.
  3. 3. You need to win two or three of these to take the match.
  4. 5. Stealing a game while your opponent is serving.
  5. 9. The side strips that only matter during doubles competition.
  6. 10. The 40-40 deadlock that requires a two-point advantage to break.
  7. 11. A sneaky, soft shot meant to barely clear the tape.
  8. 13. An untouchable delivery to start the point.

Japanese Drift Cars

Medium · 11×11 · 13 words
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  1. 1. What gives a drift car a sudden whistle while it works?
  2. 6. The white, vaporous byproduct of turning expensive rubber into clouds?
  3. 7. A chilly front-mounted radiator that helps hot-headed engines catch their breath?
  4. 10. The extra pressure that makes a turbocharged engine feel highly motivated?
  5. 11. One of several cog options selected to keep the engine screaming in its happy place?
  6. 12. The structural skeleton that keeps a tuner car from folding under pressure?

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  1. 1. Which rubbery participant gets completely exhausted and smoked by the end of a run?
  2. 2. Nissan royalty that earned the fearsome nickname Godzilla?
  3. 3. An alignment angle that looks like the wheels are bowing down to the asphalt?
  4. 4. Suspension parts that keep a car low to the ground and highly sprung?
  5. 5. Toyota giant that loves to show off its twin-turbo muscles?
  6. 8. Pedal used to kick-start a sudden loss of traction?
  7. 9. Tokyo district vibes where street tuners gather after dark?

Olympics

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  1. 4. The second place prize medal metal
  2. 6. A large indoor venue used for sports like gymnastics or basketball
  3. 7. An award given to the top three finishers in an event
  4. 9. A long-distance running race of just over twenty-six miles
  5. 11. The first place prize medal color
  6. 12. A large outdoor structure with tiers of seats for spectators
  7. 13. One of the five colored interlocking circles on the official flag

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  1. 1. A formal event such as the opening or closing celebration
  2. 2. The large body of water where diving and swimming events take place
  3. 3. A group of athletes representing the same country together
  4. 5. An athletic contest consisting of ten different track and field events
  5. 8. A person who competes in sports
  6. 10. The fire that burns in the stadium for the duration of the games

Basketball

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  1. 2. Slang for a successfully grabbed rebound
  2. 4. The massive venue where professional games take place
  3. 5. The person calling timeouts and drawing up plays
  4. 6. It shakes when a three-pointer finds the bottom of the hoop
  5. 9. A rapid dribbling move designed to fake out a defender
  6. 11. An attempt to score points
  7. 12. A cold streak where a team cannot buy a bucket
  8. 13. An infraction caused by walking with the ball without dribbling

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  1. 1. The team trying to prevent a score
  2. 2. The flat surface behind the rim used for banking shots
  3. 3. A defensive strategy where players guard areas rather than individuals
  4. 7. Losing possession of the ball to the opponent
  5. 8. The official on the court blowing the whistle
  6. 10. Where the reserve players sit during the game

Cricket

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  1. 1. The set of three wooden stumps and two bails
  2. 4. The central rectangular playing area between the wickets
  3. 6. The wooden equipment used by a batter to hit the ball
  4. 9. A team's turn to bat and score runs
  5. 12. The status of a batter who has been dismissed
  6. 13. A fast bowler who relies on speed
  7. 14. The traditional five-day format of international matches
  8. 15. The number of runs scored when the ball crosses the boundary without bouncing

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  1. 2. The player who leads the team and makes tactical decisions
  2. 3. The three vertical wooden posts driven into the ground
  3. 5. Protective headwear worn by batters to prevent injury
  4. 6. The hard leather object delivered by the bowler
  5. 7. An individual score of one hundred runs or more
  6. 8. The basic unit of scoring in a match
  7. 10. Protective hand gear worn by batters and wicketkeepers
  8. 11. Protective leg guards worn by batters
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