Classic Crosswords Classic Novels Medium — Set 27
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||
| 6 | ||||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||
Across
- 1. A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 4. A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 6. A lizard that can change its color
- 8. A huge animal with a horn on its nose
Down
- 2. A small lizard that can climb walls
- 3. A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 5. A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 7. A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
Show answers
- 1 Across: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 4 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 6 Across: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 8 Across: A huge animal with a horn on its nose (10)RHINOCEROS
- 2 Down: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 3 Down: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 5 Down: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 7 Down: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
| 1 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 6 | ||||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||
| 10 | ||||||||||||
Across
- 1. A small brown bird found in many places
- 4. A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 7. A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 8. A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 9. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 10. A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
Down
- 2. A common bird with a red breast
- 3. A very large deer with wide flat antlers
- 5. A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 6. A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
Show answers
- 1 Across: A small brown bird found in many places (7)SPARROW
- 4 Across: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 7 Across: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 8 Across: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 9 Across: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 10 Across: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 2 Down: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
- 3 Down: A very large deer with wide flat antlers (5)MOOSE
- 5 Down: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 6 Down: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||
| 6 | ||||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||
| 9 | 10 | |||||||||||
| 11 | ||||||||||||
| 12 | ||||||||||||
Across
- 6. A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
- 7. One of the largest snakes in the world
- 11. A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 12. A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
Down
- 1. A pink farm animal with a curly tail
- 2. A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 3. A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 4. A small animal related to a horse with long ears
- 5. A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings
- 8. The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 9. A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
- 10. A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
Show answers
- 6 Across: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
- 7 Across: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 11 Across: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 12 Across: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 1 Down: A pink farm animal with a curly tail (3)PIG
- 2 Down: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 3 Down: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 4 Down: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
- 5 Down: A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings (9)DRAGONFLY
- 8 Down: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 9 Down: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
- 10 Down: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
| 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2 | ||||||||||||
| 3 | ||||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 6 | ||||||||||||
| 7 | 8 | |||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||
| 10 |
Across
- 2. A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
- 4. A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 7. A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 9. A beetle that glows in the dark at night
- 10. A small orange fish often kept as a pet
Down
- 1. A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 3. A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 5. A female chicken that lays eggs
- 6. A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 8. A playful water animal that floats on its back
Show answers
- 2 Across: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
- 4 Across: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 7 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 9 Across: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
- 10 Across: A small orange fish often kept as a pet (8)GOLDFISH
- 1 Down: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 3 Down: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 5 Down: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 6 Down: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 8 Down: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
| 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2 | ||||||||||||
| 3 | ||||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||
| 6 | 7 | |||||||||||
| 8 |
Across
- 2. A large animal people ride on
- 4. A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
- 5. A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 6. A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
- 8. A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings
Down
- 1. A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
- 3. A playful animal that swings from trees
- 7. A graceful wild animal with antlers
Show answers
- 2 Across: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
- 4 Across: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
- 5 Across: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 6 Across: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
- 8 Across: A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings (9)DRAGONFLY
- 1 Down: A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water (9)CROCODILE
- 3 Down: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 7 Down: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
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.