Classic Crosswords Classic Mythology Hard — Set 12
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
| 1 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 6 | ||||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||
Across
- 1. An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 3. A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 5. A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
- 6. A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 8. A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
Down
- 2. A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 4. A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 7. The largest animal in the ocean
Show answers
- 1 Across: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 3 Across: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 5 Across: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
- 6 Across: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 8 Across: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 2 Down: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 4 Down: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 7 Down: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
| 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||
Across
- 4. A large black bird known for being very smart
- 5. A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 6. A pink farm animal with a curly tail
- 8. A beetle that glows in the dark at night
- 9. The largest animal in the ocean
Down
- 1. A large bird with colorful tail feathers
- 2. A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 3. A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 7. A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
Show answers
- 4 Across: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 5 Across: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 6 Across: A pink farm animal with a curly tail (3)PIG
- 8 Across: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
- 9 Across: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 1 Down: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
- 2 Down: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 3 Down: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 7 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||
Across
- 4. A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
- 5. An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 7. A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 8. A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 9. A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth
Down
- 1. The largest animal in the ocean
- 2. A tall animal related to camels from South America
- 3. A huge animal with a horn on its nose
- 6. A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
Show answers
- 4 Across: A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo (5)PANDA
- 5 Across: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 7 Across: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 8 Across: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 9 Across: A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth (10)PARROTFISH
- 1 Down: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 2 Down: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
- 3 Down: A huge animal with a horn on its nose (10)RHINOCEROS
- 6 Down: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||
Across
- 4. A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 5. A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 7. A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 8. A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 9. A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
Down
- 1. A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 2. A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 3. A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
- 6. A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
Show answers
- 4 Across: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 5 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 7 Across: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 8 Across: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 9 Across: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 1 Down: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 2 Down: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 3 Down: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
- 6 Down: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
| 1 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 3 | ||||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||
| 6 | ||||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||
Across
- 1. A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 3. A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 6. A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
- 7. A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 8. A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
Down
- 2. A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 4. A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 5. A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 7. A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
Show answers
- 1 Across: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 3 Across: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 6 Across: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
- 7 Across: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 8 Across: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 2 Down: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 4 Down: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 5 Down: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 7 Down: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
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.