Puzzle Detail
Classic Crosswords Classic Business Hard — Set 17
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A small orange fish often kept as a pet
- 4 A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 6 A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 9 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 10 A large sea creature with big claws
Down
- 2 A small red beetle with black spots
- 3 A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 5 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 7 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 8 A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
Answers
- 1 Across: A small orange fish often kept as a pet (8)GOLDFISH
- 4 Across: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 6 Across: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 9 Across: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 10 Across: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 2 Down: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 3 Down: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 5 Down: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 7 Down: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 8 Down: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 5 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 7 A large sea creature with big claws
- 8 A see-through ocean animal that can sting
- 9 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
Down
- 1 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 2 A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 3 A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings
- 4 A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 6 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
Answers
- 3 Across: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 5 Across: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 7 Across: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 8 Across: A see-through ocean animal that can sting (9)JELLYFISH
- 9 Across: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 1 Down: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 2 Down: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
- 3 Down: A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings (9)DRAGONFLY
- 4 Down: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 6 Down: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 5 A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
- 8 A very large deer with wide flat antlers
- 9 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 10 A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
Down
- 1 A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 2 A small animal related to a horse with long ears
- 3 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 4 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 6 A small red beetle with black spots
- 7 A large animal people ride on
Answers
- 5 Across: A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water (9)CROCODILE
- 8 Across: A very large deer with wide flat antlers (5)MOOSE
- 9 Across: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 10 Across: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 1 Down: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 2 Down: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
- 3 Down: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 4 Down: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 6 Down: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 7 Down: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 3 A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 6 A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward
- 8 A small orange fish often kept as a pet
Down
- 2 A small red beetle with black spots
- 4 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 5 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 7 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
Answers
- 1 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 3 Across: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 6 Across: A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward (11)HUMMINGBIRD
- 8 Across: A small orange fish often kept as a pet (8)GOLDFISH
- 2 Down: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 4 Down: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 5 Down: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 7 Down: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A playful animal that swings from trees
- 3 A female chicken that lays eggs
- 4 A small orange fish often kept as a pet
- 6 A large black bird known for being very smart
- 7 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 9 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 11 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 12 A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
Down
- 2 An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 5 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 8 A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 10 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
Answers
- 1 Across: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 3 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 4 Across: A small orange fish often kept as a pet (8)GOLDFISH
- 6 Across: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 7 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 9 Across: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 11 Across: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 12 Across: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
- 2 Down: An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch (8)KANGAROO
- 5 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 8 Down: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 10 Down: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
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Across
- 1. A small orange fish often kept as a pet
- 4. A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 6. A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 9. A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 10. A large sea creature with big claws
Down
- 2. A small red beetle with black spots
- 3. A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 5. A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 7. An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 8. A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
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