Get active with terms from athletics, team games, individual competitions, and sports history. This topic covers rules, famous athletes, and major events.
Sports offer a dynamic and competitive realm for crossword puzzles, packed with action-oriented vocabulary and iconic figures. From team sports like football and basketball to individual pursuits like tennis and track, this category provides a rich lexicon of terms, rules, equipment, and historical moments. Solvers will enjoy tackling clues about famous athletes, championship events, strategic plays, and the enduring spirit of competition, making puzzles thrilling and engaging for enthusiasts of all kinds.
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“High-danger scoring area right in front of the net”
hockey · medium
“Four-by-six-foot cage target guarded by the goalie”
hockey · medium
“Bench boss calling line combinations and line changes”
hockey · medium
“Edmonton dynasty squad featuring Gretzky and Messier in the 1980s”
hockey · medium
“Frozen playing surface enclosed by boards”
hockey · medium
“Blue line pairing charged with shutting down opposing rushes”
hockey · medium
“Forward positioned to take the faceoff and direct two-way traffic”
hockey · medium
“Blue painted patch where the netminder reigns supreme”
hockey · medium
“Forward who patrols the flanks along the boards”
hockey · medium
“Quick-release snapshot utilizing forearm flick rather than a windup”
hockey · medium
“Lord whose donated silver bowl became sports ultimate chalice”
hockey · medium
“Montreal powerhouse with twenty-four league championships”
hockey · medium
“Clear facial shield mounted onto a protective helmet”
hockey · medium
“Type of illegal checking penalty using both hands on the shaft”
hockey · medium
“Equipment used by a player to hit the ball”
The Yankees · easy
“A result when a batter is retired.”
The Yankees · easy
“The unit of scoring in a game.”
The Yankees · easy
“The borough where the team plays its home games.”
The Yankees · easy
“Quirky manager Stengel who led the inaugural 1962 squad”
New York Mets · medium
“Franchise icon reverently known as The Franchise”
New York Mets · medium
“Enthusiastic center fielder Brandon who sprints out every walk”
New York Mets · medium
“Slender slugger Darryl's popular clubhouse moniker”
New York Mets · medium
“Back-to-back Cy Young ace Jacob who dominated with triple-digit heat”
New York Mets · medium
“Number one starter in a pitching rotation”
New York Mets · medium
“Stoic skipper Gil who guided the improbable 1969 title run”
New York Mets · medium
“Giant homage color complementing the cap logo”
New York Mets · medium
“Affectionate nickname for slick-fielding third baseman Edgardo Alfonzo”
New York Mets · medium
“Type of comeback charge or lucky cap worn inside-out”
New York Mets · medium
“Upper Manhattan grounds where the franchise played its very first seasons”
New York Mets · medium
“Powerhouse first baseman Pete dubbed the Polar Bear”
New York Mets · medium
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