Classic Crosswords Classic Insects Expert — Set 23
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 6 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 7 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 8 A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 9 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
Down
- 2 One of the largest snakes in the world
- 3 A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
- 4 A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward
- 5 A colorful insect with large wings
Answers
- 1 Across: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 6 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 7 Across: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 8 Across: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 9 Across: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 2 Down: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 3 Down: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
- 4 Down: A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward (11)HUMMINGBIRD
- 5 Down: A colorful insect with large wings (9)BUTTERFLY
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 4 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 5 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 6 A bird that swims in water and quacks
Down
- 2 A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 3 A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings
- 4 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 5 A graceful wild animal with antlers
Answers
- 1 Across: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 4 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 5 Across: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 6 Across: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 2 Down: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 3 Down: A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings (9)DRAGONFLY
- 4 Down: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 5 Down: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A tall animal related to camels from South America
- 6 A furry animal with a black mask on its face
- 7 A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 8 A playful animal that swings from trees
Down
- 1 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 2 A flying animal that comes out at night
- 4 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 5 A small curved sea creature often used in food
Answers
- 3 Across: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
- 6 Across: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
- 7 Across: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 8 Across: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 1 Down: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 2 Down: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 4 Down: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 5 Down: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 4 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 5 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 6 A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 7 The largest animal in the ocean
Down
- 1 A large animal people ride on
- 2 A colorful insect with large wings
- 3 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 8 A female chicken that lays eggs
Answers
- 4 Across: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 5 Across: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 6 Across: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
- 7 Across: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 1 Down: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
- 2 Down: A colorful insect with large wings (9)BUTTERFLY
- 3 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 8 Down: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 4 A small lizard that can climb walls
- 6 A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 7 A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 8 A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 9 A graceful wild animal with antlers
Down
- 1 A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers
- 2 A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 3 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 5 A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
Answers
- 4 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 6 Across: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 7 Across: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 8 Across: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 9 Across: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 1 Down: A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers (7)PEACOCK
- 2 Down: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 3 Down: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 5 Down: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
Solver Notes
- 1. A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 6. A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 7. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 8. A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 9. A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 2. One of the largest snakes in the world
- 3. A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
- 4. A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward
- 5. A colorful insect with large wings
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