Basketball Crossword Puzzle

About the Basketball Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle covers basketball terms from the court and equipment to player roles, skills, and game rules. Look for words such as Dribble, Backboard, Rebound, and Shot Clock. It includes familiar actions, positions, and parts of a game, making it a good fit for basketball fans, players, and students learning the sport.

This crossword draws on 44 clues about Basketball. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.

Sample clues

• •Pass leading directly to a teammate’s score (6 letters)
• •Team member chosen as its leader (7 letters)
• •Bounce the ball while moving (7 letters)
• •Unguarded attempt from a designated line (9 letters)
• •Opening toss between opposing players (8 letters)
• •Send the ball to a teammate (4 letters)
• •Official who enforces the rules (7 letters)
• •Countdown limiting a team’s possession (9 letters)

Teaching this topic or planning a party? Make your own crossword with your own words and clues.