Classic Crosswords Classic Music Super Expert — Set 12
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 3 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 4 A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 6 A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward
- 8 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 9 A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
Down
- 1 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 2 An ocean animal with eight arms
- 4 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 5 A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 7 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
Answers
- 2 Across: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 3 Across: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 4 Across: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 6 Across: A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward (11)HUMMINGBIRD
- 8 Across: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 9 Across: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
- 1 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 2 Down: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 4 Down: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 5 Down: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
- 7 Down: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 3 A large bird with colorful tail feathers
- 5 A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 6 A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 8 A small reptile with four legs and a tail
Down
- 1 A small animal covered in sharp spines
- 4 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 7 A pink farm animal with a curly tail
Answers
- 2 Across: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 3 Across: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
- 5 Across: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 6 Across: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 8 Across: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 1 Down: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
- 4 Down: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 7 Down: A pink farm animal with a curly tail (3)PIG
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 4 A huge animal with a horn on its nose
- 7 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 9 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 11 A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
Down
- 1 A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 2 A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
- 5 A furry animal with a black mask on its face
- 6 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 8 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 10 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
Answers
- 3 Across: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 4 Across: A huge animal with a horn on its nose (10)RHINOCEROS
- 7 Across: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 9 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 11 Across: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
- 1 Down: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 2 Down: A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water (9)CROCODILE
- 5 Down: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
- 6 Down: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 8 Down: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 10 Down: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 3 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 5 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 6 A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 8 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
Down
- 1 A smart ape closely related to humans
- 4 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 7 A common pet that barks and wags its tail
Answers
- 2 Across: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 3 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 5 Across: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 6 Across: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 8 Across: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 1 Down: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 4 Down: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 7 Down: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 3 The largest animal in the ocean
- 6 A colorful insect with large wings
- 7 An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
Down
- 2 A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 4 A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 5 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 6 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
Answers
- 1 Across: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 3 Across: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 6 Across: A colorful insect with large wings (9)BUTTERFLY
- 7 Across: An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch (8)KANGAROO
- 2 Down: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 4 Down: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 5 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 6 Down: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
Solver Notes
- 2. A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 3. A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 4. A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 6. A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward
- 8. A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 9. A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
- 1. A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 2. An ocean animal with eight arms
- 4. A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 5. A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 7. The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
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