Classic Crosswords Classic Animals Expert — Set 13
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 4 A beetle that glows in the dark at night
- 7 A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 8 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 9 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 10 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 12 A colorful bird that can copy human speech
Down
- 1 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 3 A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
- 5 A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 6 A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 11 A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
Answers
- 2 Across: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 4 Across: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
- 7 Across: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 8 Across: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 9 Across: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 10 Across: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 12 Across: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 1 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 3 Down: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
- 5 Down: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 6 Down: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 11 Down: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 4 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 6 A large sea creature with big claws
- 8 A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
Down
- 1 A beetle that glows in the dark at night
- 2 A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 3 A flying animal that comes out at night
- 5 A large animal people ride on
- 7 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
Answers
- 3 Across: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 4 Across: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 6 Across: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 8 Across: A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water (9)CROCODILE
- 1 Down: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
- 2 Down: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 3 Down: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 5 Down: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
- 7 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A female chicken that lays eggs
- 4 A common bird with a red breast
- 6 A small brown bird found in many places
- 8 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 9 A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward
Down
- 1 A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 2 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 5 A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 7 A furry animal with a black mask on its face
Answers
- 3 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 4 Across: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
- 6 Across: A small brown bird found in many places (7)SPARROW
- 8 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 9 Across: A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward (11)HUMMINGBIRD
- 1 Down: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 2 Down: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 5 Down: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 7 Down: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 4 A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 5 A large animal people ride on
- 7 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
Down
- 1 The largest animal in the ocean
- 2 A small lizard that can climb walls
- 3 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 6 A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
Answers
- 1 Across: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 4 Across: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 5 Across: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
- 7 Across: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 1 Down: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 2 Down: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 3 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 6 Down: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 6 A lizard that can change its color
- 8 A common pet that barks and wags its tail
- 9 A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
Down
- 1 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 2 A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth
- 4 A furry animal with a black mask on its face
- 5 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 7 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
Answers
- 3 Across: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 6 Across: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 8 Across: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 9 Across: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 1 Down: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 2 Down: A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth (10)PARROTFISH
- 4 Down: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
- 5 Down: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 7 Down: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
Solver Notes
- 2. A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 4. A beetle that glows in the dark at night
- 7. A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 8. A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 9. An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 10. A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 12. A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 1. A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 3. A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
- 5. A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 6. A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 11. A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
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