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Across: 1.Score 5.Shinguards 8.Water polo 11.Foul 12.Soccer 15.Opponent 16.Crew 18.Paddle 19.Draft 20.Set 21.Split 24.Volleyball 26.Halftime 28.Win 31.Punt 33.Oars 34.Quarterback 37.Gridiron 38.Offsides 43.Penalty kick 44.Compete 45.Offense

Down: 2.Cross country 3.Game 4.Ball 6.Goalie 7.Scrimmage 9.Rowing 10.Pool 11.Football 13.Cleats 14.Pace 17.Wide receiver 19.Dig 22.Tackle 23.Form 25.League 27.Forward 29.Practice 30.Starboard 32.Stroke 35.Athletics 36.Touchdown 39.Spike 40.Stern 41.Field 42.Hike