Classic Crosswords Classic Biography Hard — Set 12
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
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Across
- 1. A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 4. A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 7. A huge animal with a horn on its nose
- 10. A small red beetle with black spots
Down
- 2. A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 3. An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 5. An ocean animal with eight arms
- 6. A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 8. A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
- 9. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
Show answers
- 1 Across: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 4 Across: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 7 Across: A huge animal with a horn on its nose (10)RHINOCEROS
- 10 Across: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 2 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 3 Down: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 5 Down: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 6 Down: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
- 8 Down: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
- 9 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
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Across
- 3. A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
- 5. A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 7. An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 9. A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 11. A long reptile with no legs that slithers
Down
- 1. A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 2. A huge animal with a horn on its nose
- 4. A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 6. A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 8. A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 10. A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
Show answers
- 3 Across: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
- 5 Across: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 7 Across: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 9 Across: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 11 Across: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 1 Down: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 2 Down: A huge animal with a horn on its nose (10)RHINOCEROS
- 4 Down: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 6 Down: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 8 Down: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 10 Down: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
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Across
- 1. A playful animal that swings from trees
- 3. A large animal people ride on
- 5. A small animal covered in sharp spines
- 6. A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 8. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 9. One of the largest snakes in the world
Down
- 2. A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk
- 4. A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 7. A flying animal that comes out at night
Show answers
- 1 Across: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 3 Across: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
- 5 Across: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
- 6 Across: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 8 Across: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 9 Across: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 2 Down: A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk (8)ELEPHANT
- 4 Down: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 7 Down: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
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Across
- 3. A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings
- 5. A large colorful parrot from South America
- 6. A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 8. A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
Down
- 1. A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 2. A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 4. One of the largest snakes in the world
- 7. A flying animal that comes out at night
Show answers
- 3 Across: A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings (9)DRAGONFLY
- 5 Across: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
- 6 Across: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 8 Across: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 1 Down: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 2 Down: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 4 Down: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 7 Down: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
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Across
- 1. A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 3. A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 4. A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 7. A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers
- 8. An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
Down
- 1. A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 2. A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 5. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 6. A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
Show answers
- 1 Across: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 3 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 4 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 7 Across: A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers (7)PEACOCK
- 8 Across: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 1 Down: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 2 Down: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 5 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 6 Down: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
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