Classic Crosswords Classic Deserts Expert — Set 6
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
| 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | |||||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||||
| 6 | 7 | |||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||||
| 10 | ||||||||||||||
| 11 | ||||||||||||||
Across
- 3. Large tropical lizard
- 6. Tallest living land animal
- 8. Bird with a large bill pouch
- 10. Common small brown bird
- 11. Red crustacean served at dinner
Down
- 1. Spotted big cat of Africa
- 2. Colorful bird that can talk
- 4. Largest living primate
- 5. Striped-face burrowing mammal
- 7. Swift hunting bird of prey
- 9. Tusked Arctic marine mammal
Show answers
- 3 Across: Large tropical lizard (6)IGUANA
- 6 Across: Tallest living land animal (7)GIRAFFE
- 8 Across: Bird with a large bill pouch (7)PELICAN
- 10 Across: Common small brown bird (7)SPARROW
- 11 Across: Red crustacean served at dinner (7)LOBSTER
- 1 Down: Spotted big cat of Africa (7)LEOPARD
- 2 Down: Colorful bird that can talk (6)PARROT
- 4 Down: Largest living primate (7)GORILLA
- 5 Down: Striped-face burrowing mammal (6)BADGER
- 7 Down: Swift hunting bird of prey (6)FALCON
- 9 Down: Tusked Arctic marine mammal (6)WALRUS
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
| 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 3 | ||||||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||||
| 6 | 7 | 8 | ||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||||
| 10 |
Across
- 1. Intelligent marine mammal
- 4. Spotted big cat of Africa
- 5. Largest living primate
- 7. Dark-coated big cat
- 9. Fish-eating raptor near water
- 10. Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird
Down
- 2. Large tropical lizard
- 3. Bird with a large bill pouch
- 5. Tallest living land animal
- 6. Swift hunting bird of prey
- 8. Tropical bird with huge beak
Show answers
- 1 Across: Intelligent marine mammal (7)DOLPHIN
- 4 Across: Spotted big cat of Africa (7)LEOPARD
- 5 Across: Largest living primate (7)GORILLA
- 7 Across: Dark-coated big cat (7)PANTHER
- 9 Across: Fish-eating raptor near water (6)OSPREY
- 10 Across: Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird (7)PENGUIN
- 2 Down: Large tropical lizard (6)IGUANA
- 3 Down: Bird with a large bill pouch (7)PELICAN
- 5 Down: Tallest living land animal (7)GIRAFFE
- 6 Down: Swift hunting bird of prey (6)FALCON
- 8 Down: Tropical bird with huge beak (6)TOUCAN
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
| 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | |||||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||||
| 6 | ||||||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||||
| 10 | ||||||||||||||
| 11 | ||||||||||||||
Across
- 3. Large tropical lizard
- 5. Tallest living land animal
- 7. Largest living primate
- 10. Wild dog of Africa and Asia
- 11. Common small brown bird
Down
- 1. Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird
- 2. Large bovine of the plains
- 4. Fastest land animal
- 6. Bird with a large bill pouch
- 8. Tusked Arctic marine mammal
- 9. Swift hunting bird of prey
Show answers
- 3 Across: Large tropical lizard (6)IGUANA
- 5 Across: Tallest living land animal (7)GIRAFFE
- 7 Across: Largest living primate (7)GORILLA
- 10 Across: Wild dog of Africa and Asia (6)JACKAL
- 11 Across: Common small brown bird (7)SPARROW
- 1 Down: Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird (7)PENGUIN
- 2 Down: Large bovine of the plains (7)BUFFALO
- 4 Down: Fastest land animal (7)CHEETAH
- 6 Down: Bird with a large bill pouch (7)PELICAN
- 8 Down: Tusked Arctic marine mammal (6)WALRUS
- 9 Down: Swift hunting bird of prey (6)FALCON
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
| 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 3 | ||||||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||||
| 6 | 7 | |||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||||
| 10 |
Across
- 1. Spotted big cat of Africa
- 5. Fastest land animal
- 6. Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird
- 8. Tusked Arctic marine mammal
- 9. Wild dog of Africa and Asia
- 10. Bird with a large bill pouch
Down
- 2. Intelligent marine mammal
- 3. Tropical bird with huge beak
- 4. Eight-armed sea creature
- 7. Large tropical lizard
Show answers
- 1 Across: Spotted big cat of Africa (7)LEOPARD
- 5 Across: Fastest land animal (7)CHEETAH
- 6 Across: Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird (7)PENGUIN
- 8 Across: Tusked Arctic marine mammal (6)WALRUS
- 9 Across: Wild dog of Africa and Asia (6)JACKAL
- 10 Across: Bird with a large bill pouch (7)PELICAN
- 2 Down: Intelligent marine mammal (7)DOLPHIN
- 3 Down: Tropical bird with huge beak (6)TOUCAN
- 4 Down: Eight-armed sea creature (7)OCTOPUS
- 7 Down: Large tropical lizard (6)IGUANA
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
| 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | |||||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | |||||||||||||
| 6 | 7 | 8 | ||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||||
| 10 | ||||||||||||||
Across
- 2. Eight-armed sea creature
- 5. Dark-coated big cat
- 6. Spotted big cat of Africa
- 10. Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird
Down
- 1. Red crustacean served at dinner
- 3. Common small brown bird
- 4. Tusked Arctic marine mammal
- 7. Colorful bird that can talk
- 8. Intelligent marine mammal
- 9. Swift hunting bird of prey
Show answers
- 2 Across: Eight-armed sea creature (7)OCTOPUS
- 5 Across: Dark-coated big cat (7)PANTHER
- 6 Across: Spotted big cat of Africa (7)LEOPARD
- 10 Across: Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird (7)PENGUIN
- 1 Down: Red crustacean served at dinner (7)LOBSTER
- 3 Down: Common small brown bird (7)SPARROW
- 4 Down: Tusked Arctic marine mammal (6)WALRUS
- 7 Down: Colorful bird that can talk (6)PARROT
- 8 Down: Intelligent marine mammal (7)DOLPHIN
- 9 Down: Swift hunting bird of prey (6)FALCON
Solver Notes
- 3. Large tropical lizard
- 6. Tallest living land animal
- 8. Bird with a large bill pouch
- 10. Common small brown bird
- 11. Red crustacean served at dinner
- 1. Spotted big cat of Africa
- 2. Colorful bird that can talk
- 4. Largest living primate
- 5. Striped-face burrowing mammal
- 7. Swift hunting bird of prey
- 9. Tusked Arctic marine mammal
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.