Classic Crosswords Classic Business Hard — Set 28
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
| 1 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 3 | ||||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||
| 6 | ||||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||
| 10 | ||||||||||||
Across
- 1. A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
- 4. A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 7. A colorful insect with large wings
- 8. A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 10. A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
Down
- 2. A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 3. A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 5. A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 6. A tall animal related to camels from South America
- 9. A small furry pet that purrs and meows
Show answers
- 1 Across: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
- 4 Across: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 7 Across: A colorful insect with large wings (9)BUTTERFLY
- 8 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 10 Across: A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo (5)PANDA
- 2 Down: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 3 Down: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 5 Down: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 6 Down: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
- 9 Down: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
| 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2 | ||||||||||||
| 3 | ||||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||
| 6 | ||||||||||||
Across
- 3. A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 5. A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 6. A long reptile with no legs that slithers
Down
- 1. A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 2. A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
- 4. A female chicken that lays eggs
- 5. A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 6. A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
Show answers
- 3 Across: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 5 Across: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 6 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 slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
- 4 Down: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 5 Down: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 6 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
| 1 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 3 | ||||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||
Across
- 1. A small orange fish often kept as a pet
- 3. A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 6. A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 7. A small animal related to a horse with long ears
- 8. A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 9. A small brown bird found in many places
Down
- 2. A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 4. A small red beetle with black spots
- 5. An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
Show answers
- 1 Across: A small orange fish often kept as a pet (8)GOLDFISH
- 3 Across: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 6 Across: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 7 Across: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
- 8 Across: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 9 Across: A small brown bird found in many places (7)SPARROW
- 2 Down: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 4 Down: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 5 Down: An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch (8)KANGAROO
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
| 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 6 | ||||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||
| 8 |
Across
- 2. A small lizard that can climb walls
- 4. A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 6. A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward
- 7. A beetle that glows in the dark at night
- 8. A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
Down
- 1. A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
- 3. A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly
- 5. A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
Show answers
- 2 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 4 Across: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 6 Across: A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward (11)HUMMINGBIRD
- 7 Across: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
- 8 Across: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 1 Down: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
- 3 Down: A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly (11)CATERPILLAR
- 5 Down: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||
| 6 | ||||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||
Across
- 4. A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 5. A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 6. A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 7. A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 8. A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 9. A female chicken that lays eggs
Down
- 1. A very large deer with wide flat antlers
- 2. A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings
- 3. A pink farm animal with a curly tail
- 6. A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 7. A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
Show answers
- 4 Across: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 5 Across: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 6 Across: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 7 Across: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 8 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 9 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 1 Down: A very large deer with wide flat antlers (5)MOOSE
- 2 Down: A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings (9)DRAGONFLY
- 3 Down: A pink farm animal with a curly tail (3)PIG
- 6 Down: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 7 Down: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
Solver Notes
Enjoy our collection of classic crossword puzzles featuring traditional grid layouts and a wide range of topics. Each puzzle is free to download, print, and solve at your own pace.
What are classic crossword puzzles?
Classic crossword puzzles use a traditional symmetric grid where solvers fill in words based on numbered clues. Each puzzle features interlocking horizontal and vertical answers that share common letters, creating an engaging word challenge.
How do I solve a classic crossword puzzle?
Start with the clues you know for certain and fill in those answers first. Use the crossing letters to help you figure out harder clues. Work through the across and down clues systematically, and don't be afraid to use a pencil so you can erase.
Who are classic crosswords best suited for?
Classic crossword puzzles are ideal for adults and older students who enjoy vocabulary challenges and general knowledge trivia. They work well for solo relaxation, classroom activities, or group puzzle-solving sessions.
How many classic crossword puzzles are available?
Our library includes dozens of classic crossword puzzles spanning topics like general knowledge, geography, history, and sports. New puzzles are added regularly so you always have fresh challenges to print and solve.
What is the difference between classic and quick crosswords?
Classic crossword puzzles use larger grids with more complex clues and require broader vocabulary knowledge. Quick crosswords feature smaller grids and simpler clues, making them faster to complete and more accessible for beginners.