Classic Crosswords Classic Dance Expert — Set 13
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
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Across
- 1. A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 4. An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 7. A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 8. A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
Down
- 2. A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
- 3. A pink farm animal with a curly tail
- 5. A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 6. A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 7. A small lizard that can climb walls
Show answers
- 1 Across: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 4 Across: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 7 Across: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 8 Across: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 2 Down: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 3 Down: A pink farm animal with a curly tail (3)PIG
- 5 Down: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 6 Down: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 7 Down: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
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Across
- 1. A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 3. A small red beetle with black spots
- 6. A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 8. A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 9. A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly
Down
- 2. A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 4. A large sea creature with big claws
- 5. A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 7. A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
Show answers
- 1 Across: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 3 Across: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 6 Across: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 8 Across: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 9 Across: A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly (11)CATERPILLAR
- 2 Down: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 4 Down: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 5 Down: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 7 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
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Across
- 2. A playful animal that swings from trees
- 4. A common pet that barks and wags its tail
- 5. A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
- 7. A very large deer with wide flat antlers
- 8. A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 9. A small brown bird found in many places
- 10. A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
Down
- 1. A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
- 3. A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 6. A furry animal with a black mask on its face
Show answers
- 2 Across: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 4 Across: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 5 Across: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
- 7 Across: A very large deer with wide flat antlers (5)MOOSE
- 8 Across: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 9 Across: A small brown bird found in many places (7)SPARROW
- 10 Across: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 1 Down: A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water (9)CROCODILE
- 3 Down: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 6 Down: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
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Across
- 1. A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
- 6. A common bird with a red breast
- 8. A small lizard that can climb walls
- 9. The largest animal in the ocean
Down
- 2. A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward
- 3. One of the largest snakes in the world
- 4. A very large deer with wide flat antlers
- 5. A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
- 7. A large farm animal that gives us milk
Show answers
- 1 Across: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
- 6 Across: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
- 8 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 9 Across: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 2 Down: A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward (11)HUMMINGBIRD
- 3 Down: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 4 Down: A very large deer with wide flat antlers (5)MOOSE
- 5 Down: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
- 7 Down: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
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Across
- 3. A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk
- 4. A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 6. A small orange fish often kept as a pet
- 7. An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
Down
- 1. A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 2. A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 4. A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
- 5. A large sea creature with big claws
Show answers
- 3 Across: A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk (8)ELEPHANT
- 4 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 6 Across: A small orange fish often kept as a pet (8)GOLDFISH
- 7 Across: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 1 Down: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 2 Down: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 4 Down: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
- 5 Down: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
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