Experience the spirit of the Olympic Games, a global celebration of athleticism and international unity. This historic event offers rich content for challenging crossword clues and answers.
The Olympics offer a deep and inspiring reservoir for crossword puzzle content, spanning ancient history, modern sports, iconic athletes, and host cities. From the symbolism of the five rings to the diverse disciplines of summer and winter games, there's a myriad of clues to construct. Puzzle enthusiasts can test their knowledge on Olympic traditions, record-breaking performances, and the memorable moments that define each quadrennial event. The unique terminology of various sports and the names of legendary Olympians frequently appear, adding a layer of historical and athletic challenge.
Crossword clues used in olympics puzzles, with answers and links to play.
“A long-distance running race of just over twenty-six miles”
MARATHON (8)
“The second place prize medal metal”
SILVER (6)
“A person who competes in sports”
ATHLETE (7)
“The large body of water where diving and swimming events take place”
POOL (4)
“One of the five colored interlocking circles on the official flag”
RING (4)
“An athletic contest consisting of ten different track and field events”
DECATHLON (9)
“The fire that burns in the stadium for the duration of the games”
FLAME (5)
“The first place prize medal color”
GOLD (4)
“An award given to the top three finishers in an event”
MEDAL (5)
“A large indoor venue used for sports like gymnastics or basketball”
ARENA (5)
“A group of athletes representing the same country together”
TEAM (4)
“A large outdoor structure with tiers of seats for spectators”
STADIUM (7)
“A formal event such as the opening or closing celebration”
CEREMONY (8)
“Barriers that runners must jump over during a race”
HURDLES (7)
“The city or country that organizes the games”
HOST (4)
“The sport of shooting arrows at a target”
ARCHERY (7)
“A short race run at top speed”
SPRINT (6)
“A race where teammates pass a baton to one another”
RELAY (5)
“To engage in a hand to hand grappling sport”
WRESTLE (7)
“A light spear thrown for distance”
JAVELIN (7)
“A long distance running race of twenty six miles”
MARATHON (8)
“The prize awarded to the runner up”
SILVER (6)
“A small narrow boat used in water racing”
KAYAK (5)
“A competitor who performs on the balance beam or bars”
GYMNAST (7)
“The five interlocking circles on the official flag”
RINGS (5)
“A racket sport played on a court with a net”
TENNIS (6)
“Historically the only type of athlete allowed to compete”
AMATEUR (7)
“The grand venue for the opening ceremony”
STADIUM (7)
“Winter sport involving stones and brooms on ice”
CURLING (7)
“The large structure lit to signify the start of the games”
PYRE (4)
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