Moderate difficulty suitable for most players
Enigmatic Edges and Twists of Figure Skating
A challenging crossword exploring rare and obscure ice skating moves that test balance, control, and artistry on ice.
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Across
- 1. A graceful glide with one leg extended behind at high elevation
- 3. Small jumping steps in step sequences
- 4. Edge skating term for leaning on inside or outside edge
- 5. Blades aligned side-by-side during footwork
- 8. A turn changing foot and edge simultaneously
- 11. A figure skating footwork pattern emphasizing turns
- 12. A sliding motion done with narrow edges
- 14. Extended position with one leg bent deeply while gliding
Down
- 2. A stylish backward skating motion with legs crossed
- 6. Jump taking off and landing on the back outside edge
- 7. Obscure jump named after a Soviet skater
- 9. A gliding step sideways with crossing feet
- 10. Rare spin variant involving extreme arm positions
- 13. A delicate edge-turn resembling a small loop
- 15. A multi-rotation spin performed while traveling on the ice
- 16. An old-fashioned move involving a toe pick drag
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