Classic Crosswords Classic Theater Expert — Set 21
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
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Across
- 4. An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 7. A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk
- 8. An ocean animal with eight arms
- 10. One of the largest snakes in the world
Down
- 1. A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 2. A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth
- 3. A beetle that glows in the dark at night
- 5. A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
- 6. A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 9. A large black bird known for being very smart
Show answers
- 4 Across: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 7 Across: A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk (8)ELEPHANT
- 8 Across: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 10 Across: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 1 Down: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 2 Down: A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth (10)PARROTFISH
- 3 Down: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
- 5 Down: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 6 Down: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 9 Down: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
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Across
- 2. A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 6. A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
- 7. A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 8. A small reptile with four legs and a tail
Down
- 1. A female chicken that lays eggs
- 3. An ocean animal with eight arms
- 4. A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
- 5. A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 6. A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
Show answers
- 2 Across: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 6 Across: A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water (9)CROCODILE
- 7 Across: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 8 Across: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 1 Down: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 3 Down: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 4 Down: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
- 5 Down: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 6 Down: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
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Across
- 2. A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 4. An ocean animal with eight arms
- 5. A small red beetle with black spots
- 7. A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 8. A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
Down
- 1. A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings
- 3. A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 6. A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
Show answers
- 2 Across: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 4 Across: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 5 Across: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 7 Across: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 8 Across: A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo (5)PANDA
- 1 Down: A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings (9)DRAGONFLY
- 3 Down: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 6 Down: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
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Across
- 2. A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 5. A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 6. The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 7. A furry animal with a black mask on its face
Down
- 1. A beetle that glows in the dark at night
- 3. A large sea creature with big claws
- 4. An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 5. A common pet that barks and wags its tail
Show answers
- 2 Across: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 5 Across: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 6 Across: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 7 Across: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
- 1 Down: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
- 3 Down: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 4 Down: An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch (8)KANGAROO
- 5 Down: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
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Across
- 2. An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 4. A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 5. A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 7. A smart ape closely related to humans
- 8. A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
Down
- 1. A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 3. A large animal people ride on
- 6. A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 7. A small furry pet that purrs and meows
Show answers
- 2 Across: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 4 Across: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 5 Across: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 7 Across: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 8 Across: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 1 Down: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 3 Down: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
- 6 Down: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 7 Down: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
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