To solve the crossword puzzle, we need to match the clues with the appropriate sports-related terms. Let's go through each clue step by step:
Across Clues:
1.
Tumbling and acrobatics
- This refers to a sport that involves tumbling and acrobatic movements. The answer is:
Gymnastics.
2.
Racing in the water
- This is a sport where participants race in water using boats or their own bodies. The answer is:
Swimming.
3.
America's pastime
- This is a popular sport in America often referred to as "America's pastime." The answer is:
Baseball.
4.
Superbowl game
- This is the championship game of the National Football League (NFL). The answer is:
Football.
5.
Shooting hoops
- This is a term used in basketball for scoring points by throwing the ball into the hoop. The answer is:
Basketball.
Down Clues:
1.
Racket game
- This is a sport played with rackets and a ball. The answer is:
Tennis.
2.
Baseball-like game
- This is a sport similar to baseball but typically played with a smaller field and fewer players. The answer is:
Softball.
3.
Ball kicking game
- This is a sport where players kick a ball to score goals. The answer is:
Soccer.
4.
Bump, set, spike
- These are actions performed in a team sport involving a net. The answer is:
Volleyball.
5.
On ice or a field
- This is a sport that can be played on ice or on a field, involving sticks and a puck. The answer is:
Hockey.
Filling in the Grid:
Using the answers derived from the clues, let's fill in the grid:
```
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 G Y M N A S T I C S
2 T E N N I S
3 S O F T B A L L
4 S W I M M I N G
5 V O L L E Y B A L L
6 H O C K E Y
7 B A S E B A L L
8 F O O T B A L L
9 B A S K E T B A L L
```
Final Answer:
The completed crossword puzzle is:
```
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 G Y M N A S T I C S
2 T E N N I S
3 S O F T B A L L
4 S W I M M I N G
5 V O L L E Y B A L L
6 H O C K E Y
7 B A S E B A L L
8 F O O T B A L L
9 B A S K E T B A L L
```
Thus, the final answer is:
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G & Y & M & N & A & S & T & I & C \\
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& & & & & & T & E & N \\
\hline
& & & & & & S & O & F \\
\hline
S & W & I & M & M & I & N & G & \\
\hline
& & & & & & V & O & L \\
\hline
& & & & & & H & O & C \\
\hline
& & & & & & B & A & S \\
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& & & & & & F & O & O \\
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& & & & & & B & A & S \\
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\end{array}
}
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