Classic Crosswords Classic Novels Hard — Set 25
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
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Across
- 2. A female chicken that lays eggs
- 3. A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 4. A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 7. A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 9. A large black bird known for being very smart
- 10. A small animal related to a horse with long ears
- 11. A common bird with a red breast
Down
- 1. A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 2. A small animal covered in sharp spines
- 5. A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
- 6. A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 7. A small lizard that can climb walls
- 8. A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
Show answers
- 2 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 3 Across: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 4 Across: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 7 Across: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 9 Across: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 10 Across: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
- 11 Across: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
- 1 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 2 Down: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
- 5 Down: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
- 6 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 7 Down: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 8 Down: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
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Across
- 2. A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 4. An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 7. A furry animal with a black mask on its face
- 8. A beetle that glows in the dark at night
Down
- 1. A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 3. A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 5. A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 6. A tiny insect that lives in large groups
Show answers
- 2 Across: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 4 Across: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 7 Across: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
- 8 Across: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
- 1 Down: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 3 Down: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 5 Down: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 6 Down: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
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Across
- 4. A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 6. A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
- 7. A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 8. A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
Down
- 1. A colorful insect with large wings
- 2. A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 3. A pink farm animal with a curly tail
- 5. A furry animal with a black mask on its face
- 9. A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
Show answers
- 4 Across: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 6 Across: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
- 7 Across: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 8 Across: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 1 Down: A colorful insect with large wings (9)BUTTERFLY
- 2 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 3 Down: A pink farm animal with a curly tail (3)PIG
- 5 Down: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
- 9 Down: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
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Across
- 2. The largest animal in the ocean
- 4. An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 6. A large bird with colorful tail feathers
- 8. A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 9. A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 10. A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
Down
- 1. A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 3. A large sea creature with big claws
- 5. A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 7. A furry animal with a black mask on its face
Show answers
- 2 Across: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 4 Across: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 6 Across: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
- 8 Across: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 9 Across: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 10 Across: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 1 Down: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 3 Down: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 5 Down: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 7 Down: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
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Across
- 1. A smart ape closely related to humans
- 3. A common bird with a red breast
- 4. A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 5. A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 8. A small orange fish often kept as a pet
Down
- 2. A playful animal that swings from trees
- 4. A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 6. A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 7. A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
Show answers
- 1 Across: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 3 Across: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
- 4 Across: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 5 Across: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 8 Across: A small orange fish often kept as a pet (8)GOLDFISH
- 2 Down: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 4 Down: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 6 Down: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 7 Down: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
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