Classic Crosswords Classic Grains Super Expert — Set 26
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
- 6 An ocean animal with eight arms
- 8 A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
- 9 A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
Down
- 1 A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 2 A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 4 A beetle that glows in the dark at night
- 5 A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 7 A large black bird known for being very smart
Answers
- 3 Across: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
- 6 Across: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 8 Across: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
- 9 Across: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 1 Down: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 2 Down: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 4 Down: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
- 5 Down: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 7 Down: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 4 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 5 A smart ape closely related to humans
- 8 A small red beetle with black spots
Down
- 1 A playful animal that swings from trees
- 2 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 5 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 6 A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
- 7 A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
Answers
- 3 Across: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 4 Across: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 5 Across: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 8 Across: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 1 Down: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 2 Down: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 5 Down: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 6 Down: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 7 Down: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 4 A small red beetle with black spots
- 7 A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers
- 8 A lizard that can change its color
Down
- 1 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 3 A playful animal that swings from trees
- 5 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 6 A small lizard that can climb walls
Answers
- 2 Across: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 4 Across: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 7 Across: A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers (7)PEACOCK
- 8 Across: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 1 Down: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 3 Down: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 5 Down: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 6 Down: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 4 A playful animal that swings from trees
- 5 A flying animal that comes out at night
- 6 A colorful insect with large wings
- 7 A large bird with colorful tail feathers
Down
- 1 The largest animal in the ocean
- 2 A smart ape closely related to humans
- 6 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
Answers
- 3 Across: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 4 Across: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 5 Across: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 6 Across: A colorful insect with large wings (9)BUTTERFLY
- 7 Across: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
- 1 Down: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 2 Down: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 6 Down: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 5 A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 7 An ocean animal with eight arms
- 8 A female chicken that lays eggs
- 9 A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
Down
- 1 A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
- 2 A large sea creature with big claws
- 3 A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
- 4 A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 6 A male chicken that crows in the morning
Answers
- 5 Across: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 7 Across: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 8 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 9 Across: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 1 Down: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
- 2 Down: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 3 Down: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
- 4 Down: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 6 Down: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
Solver Notes
- 3. A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
- 6. An ocean animal with eight arms
- 8. A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
- 9. A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 1. A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 2. A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 4. A beetle that glows in the dark at night
- 5. A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 7. A large black bird known for being very smart
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