Classic Crosswords Classic Travel Expert — Set 27
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 5 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 6 A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 9 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
Down
- 2 The largest animal in the ocean
- 3 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 4 A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 7 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 8 A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
Answers
- 1 Across: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 5 Across: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 6 Across: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 9 Across: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 2 Down: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 3 Down: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 4 Down: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 7 Down: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 8 Down: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 5 A tall animal related to camels from South America
- 7 A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 8 A female chicken that lays eggs
- 9 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
Down
- 1 A see-through ocean animal that can sting
- 3 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 4 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 6 A small lizard that can climb walls
Answers
- 2 Across: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 5 Across: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
- 7 Across: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 8 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 9 Across: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 1 Down: A see-through ocean animal that can sting (9)JELLYFISH
- 3 Down: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 4 Down: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 6 Down: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A large colorful parrot from South America
- 4 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 5 A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 7 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 8 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
Down
- 1 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 3 A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 4 A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 6 A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
Answers
- 2 Across: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
- 4 Across: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 5 Across: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 7 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 8 Across: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 1 Down: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 3 Down: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 4 Down: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 6 Down: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 The largest animal in the ocean
- 4 A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 8 One of the largest snakes in the world
Down
- 1 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 3 A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
- 5 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 6 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 7 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
Answers
- 2 Across: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 4 Across: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 8 Across: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 1 Down: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 3 Down: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
- 5 Down: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 6 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 7 Down: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A large black bird known for being very smart
- 5 A large bird with colorful tail feathers
- 7 A small lizard that can climb walls
- 8 A small animal related to a horse with long ears
- 9 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
Down
- 2 A huge animal with a horn on its nose
- 3 A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 4 A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers
- 6 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
Answers
- 1 Across: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 5 Across: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
- 7 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 8 Across: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
- 9 Across: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 2 Down: A huge animal with a horn on its nose (10)RHINOCEROS
- 3 Down: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 4 Down: A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers (7)PEACOCK
- 6 Down: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
Solver Notes
- 1. A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 5. A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 6. A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 9. A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 2. The largest animal in the ocean
- 3. An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 4. A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 7. A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 8. A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
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