Classic Crosswords Classic Fruits Easy — Set 24
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
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Across
- 2. A lizard that can change its color
- 3. A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 6. A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 7. A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
- 8. A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 9. A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
Down
- 1. A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 4. A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 5. A long thin creature that lives in the soil
Show answers
- 2 Across: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 3 Across: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 6 Across: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 7 Across: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 8 Across: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 9 Across: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 1 Down: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 4 Down: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 5 Down: A long thin creature that lives in the soil (4)WORM
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
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Across
- 1. An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 5. A large bird with colorful tail feathers
- 6. A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 8. A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
Down
- 2. A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 3. An ocean animal with eight arms
- 4. A beetle that glows in the dark at night
- 7. A large black bird known for being very smart
Show answers
- 1 Across: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 5 Across: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
- 6 Across: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 8 Across: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 2 Down: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 3 Down: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 4 Down: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
- 7 Down: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
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Across
- 1. A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 3. A beetle that glows in the dark at night
- 5. A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 6. A colorful insect with large wings
- 8. A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 9. A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
Down
- 2. A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 4. A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 7. A furry animal with a black mask on its face
Show answers
- 1 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 3 Across: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
- 5 Across: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 6 Across: A colorful insect with large wings (9)BUTTERFLY
- 8 Across: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 9 Across: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 2 Down: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 4 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 7 Down: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
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Across
- 2. A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 3. A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 6. A female chicken that lays eggs
- 7. A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 8. A flying animal that comes out at night
- 9. A common pet that barks and wags its tail
Down
- 1. A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 4. A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 5. A small brown bird found in many places
- 6. A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
Show answers
- 2 Across: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 3 Across: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 6 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 7 Across: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 8 Across: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 9 Across: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 1 Down: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 4 Down: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 5 Down: A small brown bird found in many places (7)SPARROW
- 6 Down: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
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Across
- 2. A large animal people ride on
- 6. A see-through ocean animal that can sting
- 8. A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 9. A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
Down
- 1. A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 3. A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 4. A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
- 5. A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 7. A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
Show answers
- 2 Across: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
- 6 Across: A see-through ocean animal that can sting (9)JELLYFISH
- 8 Across: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 9 Across: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 1 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 3 Down: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 4 Down: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 5 Down: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 7 Down: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
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