Classic Crosswords Classic Deserts Expert — Set 23
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
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Across
- 4. The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 6. A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 7. A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 8. A beetle that glows in the dark at night
- 9. A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
Down
- 1. A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 2. A female chicken that lays eggs
- 3. A playful animal that swings from trees
- 4. A smart ape closely related to humans
- 5. A small animal covered in sharp spines
Show answers
- 4 Across: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 6 Across: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 7 Across: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 8 Across: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
- 9 Across: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
- 1 Down: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 2 Down: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 3 Down: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 4 Down: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 5 Down: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
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Across
- 1. An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 5. A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 7. A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 8. A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 9. A small animal covered in sharp spines
Down
- 2. A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 3. A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 4. A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 6. A colorful bird that can copy human speech
Show answers
- 1 Across: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 5 Across: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 7 Across: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 8 Across: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 9 Across: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
- 2 Down: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 3 Down: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 4 Down: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 6 Down: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
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Across
- 1. One of the largest snakes in the world
- 5. A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
- 7. The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 9. A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
Down
- 2. A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 3. A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 4. A colorful insect with large wings
- 6. A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 8. A tiny insect that lives in large groups
Show answers
- 1 Across: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 5 Across: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 7 Across: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 9 Across: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
- 2 Down: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 3 Down: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 4 Down: A colorful insect with large wings (9)BUTTERFLY
- 6 Down: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 8 Down: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
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Across
- 2. A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
- 4. The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 7. A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 8. The fastest land animal with spotted fur
Down
- 1. A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
- 2. A smart ape closely related to humans
- 3. A small red beetle with black spots
- 5. A pink farm animal with a curly tail
- 6. A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
Show answers
- 2 Across: A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water (9)CROCODILE
- 4 Across: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 7 Across: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 8 Across: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 1 Down: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
- 2 Down: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 3 Down: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 5 Down: A pink farm animal with a curly tail (3)PIG
- 6 Down: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
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Across
- 1. A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
- 3. A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 7. A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
- 8. A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
Down
- 1. A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
- 2. A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 4. A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 5. A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 6. A male chicken that crows in the morning
Show answers
- 1 Across: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
- 3 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 7 Across: A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo (5)PANDA
- 8 Across: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 1 Down: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 2 Down: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 4 Down: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 5 Down: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 6 Down: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
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