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.
Crossword clues used in sports puzzles, with answers and links to play.
“Ben, slugger who took aim at the fences in the 2026 Derby”
RICE (4)
“Juan, star outfielder starting for the NL in 2026”
SOTO (4)
“___ Bank Park, the Philadelphia venue for the 2026 ASG”
CITIZENS (8)
“Catcher's oversized leather equipment”
MITT (4)
“Fielder's trusty leather companion”
GLOVE (5)
“Junior, Rays youngster who showcased his power in the 2026 Derby”
CAMINERO (8)
“The new '-off' tiebreaker format introduced at the 2026 ASG”
SWING (5)
“Network broadcasting the 2026 Midsummer Classic [1.1.4]”
FOX (3)
“The All-Star ___ Game highlights top minor league prospects”
FUTURES (7)
“Mike, perennial AL All-Star outfielder”
TROUT (5)
“Aaron, Yankees behemoth and frequent All-Star featured in 2026”
JUDGE (5)
“Scoreboard abbreviation for the 2026 ASG host city”
PHI (3)
“Annual player selection event held during All-Star Week”
DRAFT (5)
“The franchise hosting the 2026 Midsummer Classic”
PHILLIES (8)
“One of nine frames in a standard baseball contest”
INNING (6)
“The rectangular grass field where a match is played”
PITCH (5)
“The mesh structure that catches the ball”
NET (3)
“A trophy awarded to the winner of a tournament”
CUP (3)
“The people who watch and cheer for their favorite club”
FANS (4)
“The 18-carat gold prize lifted by the champions”
TROPHY (6)
“Northernmost of the three 2026 host countries”
CANADA (6)
“Goalkeeper's domain to protect”
NET (3)
“Set piece action, such as a free or corner”
KICK (4)
“Armband-wearing team leader”
CAPTAIN (7)
“Spot kick awarded for a foul in the box”
PENALTY (7)
“Flag-raising infraction for an eager attacker”
OFFSIDE (7)
“"Stars and Stripes" nation co-hosting the 48-team event”
USA (3)
“The gaffer calling the shots from the dugout”
COACH (5)
“Stage featuring 12 pools of four teams in 2026”
GROUP (5)
“Replay technology that might overturn a penalty call (Abbr.)”
VAR (3)
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