Classic Crosswords Classic Logic Expert — Set 17
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
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Across
- 3. A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 7. A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 8. A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 9. A large white bear that lives in the Arctic
- 11. A long reptile with no legs that slithers
Down
- 1. A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 2. A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 4. A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 5. A large black bird known for being very smart
- 6. An ocean animal with eight arms
- 10. A common bird with a red breast
Show answers
- 3 Across: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 7 Across: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 8 Across: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 9 Across: A large white bear that lives in the Arctic (10)POLAR BEAR
- 11 Across: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 1 Down: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 2 Down: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 4 Down: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 5 Down: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 6 Down: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 10 Down: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
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Across
- 1. A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 3. A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 5. A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 6. A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 7. A small red beetle with black spots
- 9. The largest animal in the ocean
Down
- 2. A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 4. A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 5. A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 8. A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
Show answers
- 1 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 3 Across: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 5 Across: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 6 Across: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 7 Across: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 9 Across: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 2 Down: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 4 Down: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 5 Down: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 8 Down: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
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Across
- 1. A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 3. A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
- 8. A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 10. A lizard that can change its color
Down
- 2. A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 4. A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 5. A small red beetle with black spots
- 6. A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 7. A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 9. An animal that lives in water and has fins
Show answers
- 1 Across: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 3 Across: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
- 8 Across: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 10 Across: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 2 Down: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 4 Down: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 5 Down: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 6 Down: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 7 Down: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 9 Down: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
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Across
- 2. A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 4. An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 6. A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 7. A common bird with a red breast
- 9. A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
Down
- 1. A huge animal with a horn on its nose
- 2. A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 3. A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 5. A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 8. A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
Show answers
- 2 Across: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
- 4 Across: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 6 Across: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 7 Across: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
- 9 Across: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 1 Down: A huge animal with a horn on its nose (10)RHINOCEROS
- 2 Down: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 3 Down: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 5 Down: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 8 Down: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
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Across
- 4. A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
- 5. An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 7. A large bird with colorful tail feathers
Down
- 1. A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 2. A pink farm animal with a curly tail
- 3. A small red beetle with black spots
- 4. A large white bear that lives in the Arctic
- 6. A graceful wild animal with antlers
Show answers
- 4 Across: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
- 5 Across: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 7 Across: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
- 1 Down: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
- 2 Down: A pink farm animal with a curly tail (3)PIG
- 3 Down: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 4 Down: A large white bear that lives in the Arctic (10)POLAR BEAR
- 6 Down: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
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