Classic Crosswords Classic Business Hard — Set 18
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
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Across
- 3. A flying animal that comes out at night
- 5. The largest animal in the ocean
- 6. A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 8. A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 9. A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
Down
- 1. A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 2. A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 3. A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 4. A common pet that barks and wags its tail
- 7. A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
Show answers
- 3 Across: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 5 Across: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 6 Across: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 8 Across: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 9 Across: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 1 Down: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 2 Down: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 3 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 4 Down: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 7 Down: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
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Across
- 2. A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 3. A female chicken that lays eggs
- 6. A see-through ocean animal that can sting
- 7. A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 8. A large reptile with a wide flat snout
Down
- 1. The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 2. A small animal related to a horse with long ears
- 4. A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 5. A small reptile with four legs and a tail
Show answers
- 2 Across: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 3 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 6 Across: A see-through ocean animal that can sting (9)JELLYFISH
- 7 Across: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 8 Across: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 1 Down: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 2 Down: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
- 4 Down: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 5 Down: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
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Across
- 2. A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 5. A female chicken that lays eggs
- 6. A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 7. A tall animal related to camels from South America
Down
- 1. A small animal covered in sharp spines
- 2. A large colorful parrot from South America
- 3. A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 4. A small curved sea creature often used in food
Show answers
- 2 Across: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 5 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 6 Across: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 7 Across: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
- 1 Down: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
- 2 Down: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
- 3 Down: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 4 Down: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
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Across
- 1. A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 6. A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 7. A common pet that barks and wags its tail
Down
- 1. An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 2. A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 3. A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 4. A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 5. A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 6. A small lizard that can climb walls
Show answers
- 1 Across: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 6 Across: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 7 Across: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 1 Down: An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch (8)KANGAROO
- 2 Down: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 3 Down: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 4 Down: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 5 Down: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 6 Down: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
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Across
- 2. A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 5. A playful animal that swings from trees
- 6. A flying animal that comes out at night
- 8. A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
Down
- 1. A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
- 3. A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 4. A female chicken that lays eggs
- 5. A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 7. An animal that lives in water and has fins
Show answers
- 2 Across: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 5 Across: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 6 Across: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 8 Across: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 1 Down: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
- 3 Down: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 4 Down: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 5 Down: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 7 Down: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
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