Classic Crosswords Classic Biography Super Expert — Set 13
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A large black bird known for being very smart
- 5 A lizard that can change its color
- 6 A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
- 8 A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
Down
- 1 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 2 A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
- 3 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 4 A very large deer with wide flat antlers
- 7 A small lizard that can climb walls
Answers
- 1 Across: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 5 Across: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 6 Across: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
- 8 Across: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 1 Down: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 2 Down: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
- 3 Down: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 4 Down: A very large deer with wide flat antlers (5)MOOSE
- 7 Down: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A see-through ocean animal that can sting
- 4 A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 5 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 6 A very large deer with wide flat antlers
- 7 A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
Down
- 2 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 3 A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 6 A large colorful parrot from South America
Answers
- 1 Across: A see-through ocean animal that can sting (9)JELLYFISH
- 4 Across: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 5 Across: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 6 Across: A very large deer with wide flat antlers (5)MOOSE
- 7 Across: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 2 Down: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 3 Down: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
- 6 Down: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A large black bird known for being very smart
- 3 An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 7 A lizard that can change its color
- 8 A large sea creature with big claws
Down
- 1 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 4 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 5 A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
- 6 A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
Answers
- 2 Across: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 3 Across: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 7 Across: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 8 Across: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 1 Down: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 4 Down: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 5 Down: A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo (5)PANDA
- 6 Down: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 3 A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
- 4 A large colorful parrot from South America
- 6 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 7 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 9 A large black bird known for being very smart
Down
- 2 A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 5 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 6 A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 8 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
Answers
- 1 Across: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 3 Across: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 4 Across: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
- 6 Across: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 7 Across: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 9 Across: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 2 Down: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 5 Down: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 6 Down: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 8 Down: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 3 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 7 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 8 A common bird with a red breast
- 10 A small lizard that can climb walls
- 12 A small animal related to a horse with long ears
Down
- 2 A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 4 An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 5 A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward
- 6 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 9 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 11 A female chicken that lays eggs
Answers
- 1 Across: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 3 Across: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 7 Across: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 8 Across: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
- 10 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 12 Across: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
- 2 Down: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 4 Down: An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch (8)KANGAROO
- 5 Down: A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward (11)HUMMINGBIRD
- 6 Down: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 9 Down: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 11 Down: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
Solver Notes
- 1. A large black bird known for being very smart
- 5. A lizard that can change its color
- 6. A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
- 8. A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 1. A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 2. A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
- 3. A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 4. A very large deer with wide flat antlers
- 7. A small lizard that can climb walls
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