Puzzle Detail
Classic Crosswords Animals Medium — Set 14
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
- 3 A tall animal related to camels from South America
- 6 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 8 A flying animal that comes out at night
- 9 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
Down
- 2 An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 4 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 5 The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 7 A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 8 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
Answers
- 1 Across: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
- 3 Across: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
- 6 Across: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 8 Across: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 9 Across: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 2 Down: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 4 Down: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 5 Down: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 7 Down: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 8 Down: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A smart ape closely related to humans
- 5 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 7 A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 8 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
Down
- 1 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 3 A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
- 4 A large sea creature with big claws
- 6 A flying animal that comes out at night
Answers
- 2 Across: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 5 Across: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 7 Across: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 8 Across: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 1 Down: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 3 Down: A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo (5)PANDA
- 4 Down: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 6 Down: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 5 A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 8 A small animal related to a horse with long ears
- 9 A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
Down
- 1 A colorful insect with large wings
- 2 A large animal people ride on
- 4 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 6 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 7 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
Answers
- 3 Across: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 5 Across: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 8 Across: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
- 9 Across: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 1 Down: A colorful insect with large wings (9)BUTTERFLY
- 2 Down: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
- 4 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 6 Down: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 7 Down: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 5 A large black bird known for being very smart
- 6 A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 8 A male chicken that crows in the morning
Down
- 2 A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly
- 3 A large colorful parrot from South America
- 4 A large sea creature with big claws
- 7 A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
Answers
- 1 Across: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 5 Across: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 6 Across: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 8 Across: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 2 Down: A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly (11)CATERPILLAR
- 3 Down: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
- 4 Down: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 7 Down: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A large bird with colorful tail feathers
- 6 A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 8 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
Down
- 1 A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
- 3 The largest animal in the ocean
- 4 A common pet that barks and wags its tail
- 5 A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 7 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
Answers
- 2 Across: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
- 6 Across: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 8 Across: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 1 Down: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 3 Down: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 4 Down: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 5 Down: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 7 Down: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
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Across
- 1. A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
- 3. A tall animal related to camels from South America
- 6. A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 8. A flying animal that comes out at night
- 9. A tiny insect that lives in large groups
Down
- 2. An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 4. A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 5. The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 7. A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 8. A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
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