I can see the down clues now. Let me solve them:
1. "Using a board in the ocean." - This is surfing.
2. "What sport uses a _____ ball to get strikes and spares?" - This is bowling (bowling ball).
3. "Water and bathing suit." - This is swimming.
4. "Yards, running and touch down." - This is football (American football).
5. "Bat, ball and mitts." - This is baseball.
6. "Running, jumping, hoop and ball." - This is basketball.
7. "Ice, puck and stick." - This is hockey.
8. "Fighting with gloves on." - This is boxing.
Now I have all the answers for both across and down clues. Let me compile the complete solution.
The completed crossword puzzle answers are:
ACROSS:
1. SOCCER
2. GOLF
3. ARCHER
4. TENNIS
5. SKIING
6. VOLLEYBALL
7. RACE
8. BASEBALL
9. HELMET
10. DIVING
11. ROWING
DOWN:
1. SURFING
2. BOWLING
3. SWIMMING
4. FOOTBALL
5. BASEBALL
6. BASKETBALL
7. HOCKEY
8. BOXING
This completes the sports-themed crossword puzzle. All the answers fit the clues and are related to various sports activities.
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