Year 9 Quiz 1 Crossword A 2026

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Across
  1. 5. New Zealand's national women's cricket team (5, 5).
  2. 6. Māori New Year, marked by the appearance of a star cluster.
  3. 7. Wellington suburb named after a native New Zealand tree.
  4. 9. Cosmetic used to add colour to the lips.
  5. 14. Famous English writer who created characters like Romeo and Juliet.
  6. 17. Rare New Zealand reptile often called a "living fossil".
  7. 19. 180 divided by 6 (spelt out)
  8. 20. Sports shoe brand with a large "N" on many of its trainers (3, 7).
Down
  1. 1. European country whose capital city is Kyiv.
  2. 2. Mineral that helps build strong bones and teeth.
  3. 3. New Zealand politician who became the world's first openly transgender mayor (8,5).
  4. 4. Track-and-field event where runners jump over barriers.
  5. 8. Restaurant chain famous for pizzas and a red-roof logo.
  6. 10. Entertainment company behind Mickey Mouse and many animated films.
  7. 11. Sony's popular video game console.
  8. 12. Lemon-lime soft drink by Coca-Cola Company often sold in a green bottle.
  9. 13. Talofa is a greeting in which Polynesian language
  10. 15. Famous doll who has appeared in toys, movies, and games.
  11. 16. Rolling movements seen on the surface of the sea.
  12. 18. The colour of grass and many leaves.