Classic Crosswords Classic Deserts Super Expert — Set 22
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 4 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 5 A small brown bird found in many places
- 7 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 8 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 9 A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
Down
- 1 A small lizard that can climb walls
- 2 A large animal people ride on
- 3 A large colorful parrot from South America
- 6 A male chicken that crows in the morning
Answers
- 4 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 5 Across: A small brown bird found in many places (7)SPARROW
- 7 Across: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 8 Across: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 9 Across: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 1 Down: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 2 Down: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
- 3 Down: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
- 6 Down: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 One of the largest snakes in the world
- 4 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 5 A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 7 A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk
- 9 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 10 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
Down
- 2 A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly
- 3 A tall animal related to camels from South America
- 5 A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 6 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 8 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
Answers
- 1 Across: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 4 Across: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 5 Across: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 7 Across: A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk (8)ELEPHANT
- 9 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 10 Across: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 2 Down: A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly (11)CATERPILLAR
- 3 Down: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
- 5 Down: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 6 Down: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 8 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 5 A flying animal that comes out at night
- 6 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 7 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 9 A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
Down
- 1 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 2 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 4 A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 8 A tall animal related to camels from South America
Answers
- 3 Across: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 5 Across: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 6 Across: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 7 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 9 Across: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 1 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 2 Down: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 4 Down: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 8 Down: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 4 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 7 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 8 A small red beetle with black spots
Down
- 1 A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 2 A colorful insect with large wings
- 3 A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 5 A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 6 A female chicken that lays eggs
Answers
- 4 Across: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 7 Across: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 8 Across: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 1 Down: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 2 Down: A colorful insect with large wings (9)BUTTERFLY
- 3 Down: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 5 Down: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 6 Down: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 4 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 5 A small lizard that can climb walls
- 7 A small reptile with four legs and a tail
Down
- 1 A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 2 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 3 A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 6 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
Answers
- 1 Across: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 4 Across: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 5 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 7 Across: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 1 Down: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 2 Down: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 3 Down: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 6 Down: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
Solver Notes
- 4. A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 5. A small brown bird found in many places
- 7. A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 8. A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 9. A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 1. A small lizard that can climb walls
- 2. A large animal people ride on
- 3. A large colorful parrot from South America
- 6. A male chicken that crows in the morning
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