Classic Crosswords Classic Dance Medium — Set 11
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
- 4 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 5 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 6 A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
- 7 A large white bear that lives in the Arctic
- 8 A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
Down
- 1 A lizard that can change its color
- 3 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 4 A small brown bird found in many places
- 7 A pink farm animal with a curly tail
Answers
- 2 Across: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 4 Across: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 5 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 6 Across: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
- 7 Across: A large white bear that lives in the Arctic (10)POLAR BEAR
- 8 Across: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 1 Down: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 3 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 4 Down: A small brown bird found in many places (7)SPARROW
- 7 Down: A pink farm animal with a curly tail (3)PIG
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A beetle that glows in the dark at night
- 4 A long thin creature that lives in the soil
- 5 A furry animal with a black mask on its face
- 7 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
Down
- 2 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 3 A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 6 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 8 A female chicken that lays eggs
Answers
- 1 Across: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
- 4 Across: A long thin creature that lives in the soil (4)WORM
- 5 Across: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
- 7 Across: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 2 Down: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 3 Down: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 6 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 8 Down: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 4 A small red beetle with black spots
- 5 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 7 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 8 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
Down
- 1 A common bird with a red breast
- 2 A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
- 3 An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 6 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
Answers
- 4 Across: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 5 Across: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 7 Across: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 8 Across: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 1 Down: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
- 2 Down: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
- 3 Down: An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch (8)KANGAROO
- 6 Down: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 4 A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 5 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 6 A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 7 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
Down
- 1 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 2 A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward
- 4 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
Answers
- 3 Across: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 4 Across: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 5 Across: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 6 Across: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 7 Across: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 1 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 2 Down: A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward (11)HUMMINGBIRD
- 4 Down: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A furry animal with a black mask on its face
- 4 A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 6 A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 8 A small reptile with four legs and a tail
Down
- 1 A long thin creature that lives in the soil
- 2 A large sea creature with big claws
- 5 A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
- 7 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
Answers
- 3 Across: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
- 4 Across: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 6 Across: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 8 Across: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 1 Down: A long thin creature that lives in the soil (4)WORM
- 2 Down: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 5 Down: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
- 7 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
Solver Notes
- 2. A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
- 4. A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 5. A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 6. A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
- 7. A large white bear that lives in the Arctic
- 8. A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 1. A lizard that can change its color
- 3. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 4. A small brown bird found in many places
- 7. A pink farm animal with a curly tail
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