Puzzle Detail
Classic Crosswords Classic Art Hard — Set 17
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 3 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 5 A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 7 A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 8 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 9 A flying animal that comes out at night
- 10 A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
Down
- 2 One of the largest snakes in the world
- 3 A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 4 A small animal related to a horse with long ears
- 6 A large reptile with a wide flat snout
Answers
- 1 Across: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 3 Across: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 5 Across: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 7 Across: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 8 Across: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 9 Across: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 10 Across: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
- 2 Down: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 3 Down: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 4 Down: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
- 6 Down: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 3 An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 5 A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
- 8 A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
- 9 A small brown bird found in many places
- 10 A small lizard that can climb walls
Down
- 2 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 4 A furry animal with a black mask on its face
- 6 A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 7 A large sea creature with big claws
Answers
- 1 Across: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 3 Across: An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch (8)KANGAROO
- 5 Across: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
- 8 Across: A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water (9)CROCODILE
- 9 Across: A small brown bird found in many places (7)SPARROW
- 10 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 2 Down: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 4 Down: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
- 6 Down: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 7 Down: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A small lizard that can climb walls
- 3 A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 5 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 7 A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 8 A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 9 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
Down
- 1 A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
- 2 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 4 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 6 A playful water animal that floats on its back
Answers
- 2 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 3 Across: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 5 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 7 Across: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 8 Across: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
- 9 Across: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 1 Down: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
- 2 Down: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 4 Down: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 6 Down: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 3 A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings
- 6 A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 8 A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 9 A large white bear that lives in the Arctic
Down
- 2 A small red beetle with black spots
- 4 A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 5 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 7 A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
Answers
- 1 Across: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 3 Across: A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings (9)DRAGONFLY
- 6 Across: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 8 Across: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 9 Across: A large white bear that lives in the Arctic (10)POLAR BEAR
- 2 Down: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 4 Down: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 5 Down: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 7 Down: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 4 A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
- 5 A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
- 7 A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 8 A colorful bird that can copy human speech
Down
- 1 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 2 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 3 A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 6 A playful water animal that floats on its back
Answers
- 4 Across: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
- 5 Across: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
- 7 Across: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 8 Across: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 1 Down: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 2 Down: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 3 Down: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 6 Down: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
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Across
- 1. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 3. A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 5. A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 7. A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 8. An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 9. A flying animal that comes out at night
- 10. A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
Down
- 2. One of the largest snakes in the world
- 3. A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 4. A small animal related to a horse with long ears
- 6. A large reptile with a wide flat snout
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