Classic Crosswords Classic Jazz Expert — Set 9
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | 7 | ||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||||
| 10 | ||||||||||||||
| 11 | ||||||||||||||
| 12 | ||||||||||||||
Across
- 2. Intelligent marine mammal
- 5. Spotted big cat of Africa
- 8. Tropical bird with huge beak
- 9. Bird with a large bill pouch
- 11. Striped-face burrowing mammal
- 12. Large bovine of the plains
Down
- 1. Swift hunting bird of prey
- 3. Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird
- 4. Wild dog of Africa and Asia
- 6. Eight-armed sea creature
- 7. Dark-coated big cat
- 10. Large tropical lizard
Show answers
- 2 Across: Intelligent marine mammal (7)DOLPHIN
- 5 Across: Spotted big cat of Africa (7)LEOPARD
- 8 Across: Tropical bird with huge beak (6)TOUCAN
- 9 Across: Bird with a large bill pouch (7)PELICAN
- 11 Across: Striped-face burrowing mammal (6)BADGER
- 12 Across: Large bovine of the plains (7)BUFFALO
- 1 Down: Swift hunting bird of prey (6)FALCON
- 3 Down: Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird (7)PENGUIN
- 4 Down: Wild dog of Africa and Asia (6)JACKAL
- 6 Down: Eight-armed sea creature (7)OCTOPUS
- 7 Down: Dark-coated big cat (7)PANTHER
- 10 Down: Large tropical lizard (6)IGUANA
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
| 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 2 | ||||||||||||||
| 3 | ||||||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | |||||||||||||
| 6 | 7 | |||||||||||||
| 8 | 9 | |||||||||||||
| 10 | ||||||||||||||
| 11 | ||||||||||||||
| 12 | ||||||||||||||
Across
- 4. Tropical bird with huge beak
- 6. Common small brown bird
- 8. Striped-face burrowing mammal
- 10. Red crustacean served at dinner
- 11. Large bovine of the plains
- 12. Dark-coated big cat
Down
- 1. Large tropical lizard
- 2. Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird
- 3. Eight-armed sea creature
- 5. Fish-eating raptor near water
- 7. Colorful bird that can talk
- 9. Tallest living land animal
Show answers
- 4 Across: Tropical bird with huge beak (6)TOUCAN
- 6 Across: Common small brown bird (7)SPARROW
- 8 Across: Striped-face burrowing mammal (6)BADGER
- 10 Across: Red crustacean served at dinner (7)LOBSTER
- 11 Across: Large bovine of the plains (7)BUFFALO
- 12 Across: Dark-coated big cat (7)PANTHER
- 1 Down: Large tropical lizard (6)IGUANA
- 2 Down: Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird (7)PENGUIN
- 3 Down: Eight-armed sea creature (7)OCTOPUS
- 5 Down: Fish-eating raptor near water (6)OSPREY
- 7 Down: Colorful bird that can talk (6)PARROT
- 9 Down: Tallest living land animal (7)GIRAFFE
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
| 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 3 | ||||||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | |||||||||||||
| 6 | ||||||||||||||
| 7 | 8 | |||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||||
| 10 | ||||||||||||||
Across
- 1. Common small brown bird
- 5. Fastest land animal
- 6. Tropical bird with huge beak
- 7. Largest living primate
- 9. Wild dog of Africa and Asia
- 10. Dark-coated big cat
Down
- 2. Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird
- 3. Bird with a large bill pouch
- 4. Swift hunting bird of prey
- 8. Large tropical lizard
Show answers
- 1 Across: Common small brown bird (7)SPARROW
- 5 Across: Fastest land animal (7)CHEETAH
- 6 Across: Tropical bird with huge beak (6)TOUCAN
- 7 Across: Largest living primate (7)GORILLA
- 9 Across: Wild dog of Africa and Asia (6)JACKAL
- 10 Across: Dark-coated big cat (7)PANTHER
- 2 Down: Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird (7)PENGUIN
- 3 Down: Bird with a large bill pouch (7)PELICAN
- 4 Down: Swift hunting bird of prey (6)FALCON
- 8 Down: Large tropical lizard (6)IGUANA
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
| 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 2 | ||||||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||||
| 6 | 7 | |||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||||
Across
- 3. Common small brown bird
- 7. Colorful bird that can talk
- 8. Tropical bird with huge beak
- 9. Fish-eating raptor near water
Down
- 1. Large tropical lizard
- 2. Swift hunting bird of prey
- 4. Tusked Arctic marine mammal
- 5. Tallest living land animal
- 6. Eight-armed sea creature
- 7. Dark-coated big cat
Show answers
- 3 Across: Common small brown bird (7)SPARROW
- 7 Across: Colorful bird that can talk (6)PARROT
- 8 Across: Tropical bird with huge beak (6)TOUCAN
- 9 Across: Fish-eating raptor near water (6)OSPREY
- 1 Down: Large tropical lizard (6)IGUANA
- 2 Down: Swift hunting bird of prey (6)FALCON
- 4 Down: Tusked Arctic marine mammal (6)WALRUS
- 5 Down: Tallest living land animal (7)GIRAFFE
- 6 Down: Eight-armed sea creature (7)OCTOPUS
- 7 Down: Dark-coated big cat (7)PANTHER
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
| 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | |||||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | |||||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||||
| 10 | ||||||||||||||
| 11 |
Across
- 2. Spotted big cat of Africa
- 6. Red crustacean served at dinner
- 8. Tallest living land animal
- 9. Dark-coated big cat
- 10. Striped-face burrowing mammal
- 11. Eight-armed sea creature
Down
- 1. Wild dog of Africa and Asia
- 3. Bird with a large bill pouch
- 4. Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird
- 5. Largest living primate
- 7. Tusked Arctic marine mammal
Show answers
- 2 Across: Spotted big cat of Africa (7)LEOPARD
- 6 Across: Red crustacean served at dinner (7)LOBSTER
- 8 Across: Tallest living land animal (7)GIRAFFE
- 9 Across: Dark-coated big cat (7)PANTHER
- 10 Across: Striped-face burrowing mammal (6)BADGER
- 11 Across: Eight-armed sea creature (7)OCTOPUS
- 1 Down: Wild dog of Africa and Asia (6)JACKAL
- 3 Down: Bird with a large bill pouch (7)PELICAN
- 4 Down: Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird (7)PENGUIN
- 5 Down: Largest living primate (7)GORILLA
- 7 Down: Tusked Arctic marine mammal (6)WALRUS
Solver Notes
Enjoy our collection of classic crossword puzzles featuring traditional grid layouts and a wide range of topics. Each puzzle is free to download, print, and solve at your own pace.
What are classic crossword puzzles?
Classic crossword puzzles use a traditional symmetric grid where solvers fill in words based on numbered clues. Each puzzle features interlocking horizontal and vertical answers that share common letters, creating an engaging word challenge.
How do I solve a classic crossword puzzle?
Start with the clues you know for certain and fill in those answers first. Use the crossing letters to help you figure out harder clues. Work through the across and down clues systematically, and don't be afraid to use a pencil so you can erase.
Who are classic crosswords best suited for?
Classic crossword puzzles are ideal for adults and older students who enjoy vocabulary challenges and general knowledge trivia. They work well for solo relaxation, classroom activities, or group puzzle-solving sessions.
How many classic crossword puzzles are available?
Our library includes dozens of classic crossword puzzles spanning topics like general knowledge, geography, history, and sports. New puzzles are added regularly so you always have fresh challenges to print and solve.
What is the difference between classic and quick crosswords?
Classic crossword puzzles use larger grids with more complex clues and require broader vocabulary knowledge. Quick crosswords feature smaller grids and simpler clues, making them faster to complete and more accessible for beginners.