Classic Crosswords Classic Algebra Medium — Set 22
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
- 3 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 7 A small animal covered in sharp spines
- 8 A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 9 A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
- 10 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
Down
- 2 A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 4 An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 5 A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
- 6 A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
- 8 An ocean animal with eight arms
- 9 A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
Answers
- 1 Across: A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo (5)PANDA
- 3 Across: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 7 Across: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
- 8 Across: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 9 Across: A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water (9)CROCODILE
- 10 Across: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 2 Down: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 4 Down: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 5 Down: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
- 6 Down: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
- 8 Down: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 9 Down: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A colorful insect with large wings
- 5 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 6 A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward
- 7 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 8 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
Down
- 1 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 3 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 4 A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
Answers
- 2 Across: A colorful insect with large wings (9)BUTTERFLY
- 5 Across: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 6 Across: A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward (11)HUMMINGBIRD
- 7 Across: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 8 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 1 Down: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 3 Down: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 4 Down: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 An ocean animal with eight arms
- 6 A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
- 7 A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 8 A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 9 A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
Down
- 1 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 3 A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly
- 4 A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 5 A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth
Answers
- 2 Across: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 6 Across: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
- 7 Across: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 8 Across: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 9 Across: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
- 1 Down: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 3 Down: A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly (11)CATERPILLAR
- 4 Down: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 5 Down: A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth (10)PARROTFISH
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
- 4 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 5 A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 7 A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 8 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
Down
- 1 A flying animal that comes out at night
- 2 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 3 A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 6 A small curved sea creature often used in food
Answers
- 3 Across: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 4 Across: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 5 Across: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 7 Across: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 8 Across: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 1 Down: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 2 Down: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 3 Down: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 6 Down: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 4 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 5 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 6 A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 7 A small lizard that can climb walls
- 9 A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 10 The largest animal in the ocean
- 11 A large white bear that lives in the Arctic
Down
- 1 A small animal covered in sharp spines
- 2 A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly
- 3 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 8 A playful water animal that floats on its back
Answers
- 4 Across: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 5 Across: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 6 Across: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 7 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 9 Across: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 10 Across: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 11 Across: A large white bear that lives in the Arctic (10)POLAR BEAR
- 1 Down: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
- 2 Down: A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly (11)CATERPILLAR
- 3 Down: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 8 Down: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
Solver Notes
- 1. A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
- 3. The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 7. A small animal covered in sharp spines
- 8. A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 9. A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
- 10. A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 2. A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 4. An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 5. A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
- 6. A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
- 8. An ocean animal with eight arms
- 9. A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
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.