Classic Crosswords Classic Novels Hard — Set 17
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
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Across
- 2. A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 5. A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 7. A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 8. A small orange fish often kept as a pet
- 9. The largest animal in the ocean
Down
- 1. A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 3. A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 4. A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 5. A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 6. A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
Show answers
- 2 Across: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 5 Across: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 7 Across: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 8 Across: A small orange fish often kept as a pet (8)GOLDFISH
- 9 Across: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 1 Down: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 3 Down: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 4 Down: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 5 Down: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 6 Down: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
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Across
- 1. A common pet that barks and wags its tail
- 3. A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 5. A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 6. A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
- 7. The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
Down
- 2. A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 3. A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 4. A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
Show answers
- 1 Across: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 3 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 5 Across: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 6 Across: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
- 7 Across: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 2 Down: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 3 Down: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 4 Down: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
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Across
- 4. A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 5. A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 6. A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 7. A common bird with a red breast
- 8. A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
Down
- 1. A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward
- 2. A small orange fish often kept as a pet
- 3. A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
Show answers
- 4 Across: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 5 Across: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 6 Across: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 7 Across: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
- 8 Across: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 1 Down: A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward (11)HUMMINGBIRD
- 2 Down: A small orange fish often kept as a pet (8)GOLDFISH
- 3 Down: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
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Across
- 2. A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
- 4. A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 7. A small red beetle with black spots
- 8. A see-through ocean animal that can sting
- 9. A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
Down
- 1. A smart ape closely related to humans
- 3. A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
- 5. A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings
- 6. An ocean animal with eight arms
Show answers
- 2 Across: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
- 4 Across: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 7 Across: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 8 Across: A see-through ocean animal that can sting (9)JELLYFISH
- 9 Across: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 1 Down: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 3 Down: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
- 5 Down: A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings (9)DRAGONFLY
- 6 Down: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
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Across
- 3. A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 4. A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 7. A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 8. A small animal covered in sharp spines
Down
- 1. A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
- 2. A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
- 4. A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
- 5. A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 6. A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
Show answers
- 3 Across: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 4 Across: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 7 Across: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 8 Across: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
- 1 Down: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
- 2 Down: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 4 Down: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
- 5 Down: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 6 Down: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
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