Hobbies and pastimes

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Hobbies and pastimes

Fill in the following crossword. Each answer is a hobby or pastime.

ACROSS		DOWN
1	An outdoor activity for those who like running and map reading.	1	All you need is a camera
2	Not on land.	2	A relaxing activity, mainly done by women. Could be called painting with wool, nylon, etc.
3	A useful activity which some people can do at the same time as watching TV.	3	It’s the closest thing to being a bird.
4	An internet in the ancient world. May spend weekends digging somewhere.	4	A hobby which can also be a good investment. (2 words)
5	A popular card game.	5	A good way to keep fit and getting around.
6	An activity which is never finished. Can’t be done in a flat.	6	A popular board game. Often takes hours.
7	You need a loom to do this property.	7	A popular hobby where the thing you make disappears once you make it.
8	A good way to spend the weekend. But not as comfortable as a hotel!	8	I you do this then you’ll know how to the rumba, samba, etc.
9	A creative hobby. You may even sell one or two of the things you create.	9	You need an animal to do this.
10	An indoor game for 2-4 players. (2 words)	10	A popular summer pastime – especially when the weather is warm.
11	Most people are interested in this whether they play an instrument or not.	11	A pastime for those who fancy themselves as Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor.
12	A relaxing activity. You may spend hours on your head!	12	A winter pastime. Can be done in-doors or out-of-the doors. (2 words).
		13	A famous Chinese game, played with tiles. (2 words)
		14	An indoor game with balls.
		15	A relaxing outdoor hobby where you sit for hours before anything happens.
		16	A creative hobby using clay.

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