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.
“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)
“The flame is carried across countries using this”
TORCH (5)
“The ultimate test of endurance named after an ancient Greek messenger”
MARATHON (8)
“Five interlocking symbols of the global movement”
RINGS (5)
“Race where teammates pass a baton to one another”
RECLAY (6)
“Martial art that originated in Japan and debuted in 1964”
JUDO (4)
“The Olympic one is located in Lausanne Switzerland”
MUSEUM (6)
“Where the top three finishers stand to receive their honors”
PODIUM (6)
“The prize given to the runner-up”
SILVER (6)
“Second place metal”
SILVER (6)
“Running surface”
TRACK (5)
“Third place metal”
BRONZE (6)
“Short, fast race”
SPRINT (6)
“Competition locations”
VENUES (6)
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