Classic Crosswords Classic Architecture Super Expert — Set 11
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
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Across
- 2. A female chicken that lays eggs
- 5. A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 9. A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
Down
- 1. An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 3. A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
- 4. A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 6. A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 7. A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 8. A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
Show answers
- 2 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 5 Across: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 9 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 1 Down: An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch (8)KANGAROO
- 3 Down: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
- 4 Down: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 6 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 7 Down: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 8 Down: A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo (5)PANDA
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
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Across
- 2. A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 4. A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 5. A long thin creature that lives in the soil
- 8. A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 9. A beetle that glows in the dark at night
Down
- 1. A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 3. A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers
- 6. A playful animal that swings from trees
- 7. A small reptile with four legs and a tail
Show answers
- 2 Across: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 4 Across: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 5 Across: A long thin creature that lives in the soil (4)WORM
- 8 Across: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 9 Across: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
- 1 Down: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 3 Down: A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers (7)PEACOCK
- 6 Down: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 7 Down: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
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Across
- 2. A small animal related to a horse with long ears
- 4. A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 5. A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
- 6. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
Down
- 1. A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 2. A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 3. A large black bird known for being very smart
- 4. A small brown bird found in many places
Show answers
- 2 Across: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
- 4 Across: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 5 Across: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
- 6 Across: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 1 Down: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 2 Down: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 3 Down: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 4 Down: A small brown bird found in many places (7)SPARROW
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
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Across
- 2. The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 5. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 8. A large sea creature with big claws
- 9. A common bird with a red breast
Down
- 1. A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 3. A large animal people ride on
- 4. A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 6. A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 7. A furry animal with a black mask on its face
Show answers
- 2 Across: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 5 Across: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 8 Across: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 9 Across: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
- 1 Down: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 3 Down: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
- 4 Down: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 6 Down: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 7 Down: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
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Across
- 1. A beetle that glows in the dark at night
- 3. A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 4. A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 6. A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
- 8. A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
Down
- 2. A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 5. A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 7. A bird that swims in water and quacks
Show answers
- 1 Across: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
- 3 Across: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 4 Across: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 6 Across: A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water (9)CROCODILE
- 8 Across: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 2 Down: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 5 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 7 Down: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
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