Answer:

intercept

Answer	Crossword Clue
INTERCEPT	Catch the other team's pass
INTERCEPT	Stop on the way.
INTERCEPT	Steal a football pass

INTERCEPT	Cut off
INTERCEPT	Pick off a pass
INTERCEPT	Pick off

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.