Football (2)

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 5. Armor plate that protects the head (6)
  2. 6. Any creature of exceptional size (plural) (6)
  3. 7. The chief official who is expected to ensure fair play (7)
  4. 8. A score in American football (9)
  5. 9. A Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic (6)

Down

  1. 1. Emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design (4)
  2. 2. A young male horse under the age of four (plural) (5)
  3. 3. A punishment or disadvantage imposed for breaking a rule. (7)
  4. 4. One who loves and defends his or her country (plural) (8)