Classic Crosswords Classic Fashion Medium — Set 27
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 2 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 3 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 5 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 6 A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 8 A tall animal related to camels from South America
- 9 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
Down
- 1 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 4 One of the largest snakes in the world
- 7 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
Answers
- 1 Across: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 2 Across: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 3 Across: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 5 Across: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 6 Across: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 8 Across: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
- 9 Across: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 1 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 4 Down: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 7 Down: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 4 The largest animal in the ocean
- 6 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 8 A large bird with colorful tail feathers
- 9 A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward
Down
- 1 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 3 A large colorful parrot from South America
- 5 A small red beetle with black spots
- 7 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
Answers
- 2 Across: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 4 Across: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 6 Across: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 8 Across: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
- 9 Across: A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward (11)HUMMINGBIRD
- 1 Down: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 3 Down: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
- 5 Down: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 7 Down: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A lizard that can change its color
- 2 A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 4 A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 6 A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 7 A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 9 A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
- 10 A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
Down
- 1 The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 3 A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 5 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 8 A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
Answers
- 1 Across: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 2 Across: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 4 Across: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 6 Across: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 7 Across: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 9 Across: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 10 Across: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 1 Down: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 3 Down: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 5 Down: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 8 Down: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 4 A large black bird known for being very smart
- 5 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 7 A pink farm animal with a curly tail
- 8 A playful water animal that floats on its back
Down
- 1 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 2 A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 6 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
Answers
- 3 Across: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 4 Across: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 5 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 7 Across: A pink farm animal with a curly tail (3)PIG
- 8 Across: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 1 Down: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 2 Down: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 6 Down: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A large colorful parrot from South America
- 4 A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 5 A large black bird known for being very smart
- 7 A beetle that glows in the dark at night
Down
- 1 One of the largest snakes in the world
- 3 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 6 A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
- 7 An animal that lives in water and has fins
Answers
- 2 Across: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
- 4 Across: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 5 Across: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 7 Across: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
- 1 Down: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 3 Down: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 6 Down: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
- 7 Down: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
Solver Notes
- 1. An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 2. A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 3. An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 5. A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 6. A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 8. A tall animal related to camels from South America
- 9. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 1. A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 4. One of the largest snakes in the world
- 7. A small furry pet that purrs and meows
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