Across
- 5. powerful, tough, fit
- 7. get away, run away, break free
- 8. price, fee, expense
- 10. go, shift, advance
- 11. help, encourage, back
- 13. smart, clever, bright
- 16. winner, victor, top player
Down
- 1. point, goal, result
- 2. strike, knock, punch
- 3. play, challenge, race
- 4. boot, strike, shoot
- 6. expert, mastermind, whiz
- 8. attack, rush, run forward
- 9. contest, match, tournament
- 11. pay, wage, income
- 12. award, trophy, reward
- 14. move, tactic, strategy
- 15. supporter, follower, admirer