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Bowling crossword with terminology like strike, spare, pocket, and turkey.
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Bowling Terminology Crossword Puzzle

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A 12-clue crossword covering bowling terminology and techniques for students learning the sport. Clues cover fundamentals like strike, spare, and frame; advanced terms like pocket, sleeper, and cranker; and colloquial phrases like turkey and hambone. Use it as a vocabulary warm-up for a bowling unit or a fun review before class participation in bowling.

Subject:
Sports & Physical Education
Topic:
Other Sports
Grade Level:
6th – 8th Grades
Updated November 2025

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