Puzzle Detail
Classic Crosswords Classic Algebra Medium — Set 20
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 3 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 6 An ocean animal with eight arms
- 8 A lizard that can change its color
- 9 A beetle that glows in the dark at night
Down
- 1 A small lizard that can climb walls
- 3 A small red beetle with black spots
- 4 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 5 A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
- 7 A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
Answers
- 2 Across: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 3 Across: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 6 Across: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 8 Across: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 9 Across: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
- 1 Down: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 3 Down: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 4 Down: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 5 Down: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 7 Down: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A large animal people ride on
- 4 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 5 A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 8 A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 10 A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 11 A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
Down
- 1 A small red beetle with black spots
- 3 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 6 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 7 A small orange fish often kept as a pet
- 9 A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
Answers
- 2 Across: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
- 4 Across: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 5 Across: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 8 Across: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 10 Across: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
- 11 Across: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 1 Down: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 3 Down: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 6 Down: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 7 Down: A small orange fish often kept as a pet (8)GOLDFISH
- 9 Down: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 3 A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
- 6 A small red beetle with black spots
- 8 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 10 A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings
Down
- 2 A playful animal that swings from trees
- 4 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 5 A large colorful parrot from South America
- 7 A small lizard that can climb walls
- 9 A playful water animal that floats on its back
Answers
- 1 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 3 Across: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
- 6 Across: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 8 Across: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 10 Across: A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings (9)DRAGONFLY
- 2 Down: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 4 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 5 Down: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
- 7 Down: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 9 Down: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 6 A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 7 The largest animal in the ocean
- 8 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
Down
- 1 A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 2 A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
- 4 An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 5 A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
Answers
- 3 Across: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 6 Across: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 7 Across: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 8 Across: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 1 Down: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 2 Down: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 4 Down: An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch (8)KANGAROO
- 5 Down: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
- 6 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 7 A colorful insect with large wings
- 9 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 10 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
Down
- 1 A flying animal that comes out at night
- 2 A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 4 A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
- 5 A small red beetle with black spots
- 8 A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
Answers
- 3 Across: A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo (5)PANDA
- 6 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 7 Across: A colorful insect with large wings (9)BUTTERFLY
- 9 Across: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 10 Across: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 1 Down: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 2 Down: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 4 Down: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
- 5 Down: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 8 Down: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
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Across
- 2. A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 3. A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 6. An ocean animal with eight arms
- 8. A lizard that can change its color
- 9. A beetle that glows in the dark at night
Down
- 1. A small lizard that can climb walls
- 3. A small red beetle with black spots
- 4. A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 5. A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
- 7. A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
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