Classic Crosswords Classic Animals Expert — Set 20
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 2 A large bird with colorful tail feathers
- 3 A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 5 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 6 A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
- 7 A graceful wild animal with antlers
Down
- 1 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 2 A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
- 4 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
Answers
- 1 Across: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 2 Across: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
- 3 Across: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 5 Across: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 6 Across: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
- 7 Across: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 1 Down: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 2 Down: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
- 4 Down: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 3 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 6 An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 7 The largest animal in the ocean
Down
- 1 A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 2 A small lizard that can climb walls
- 4 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 5 A large colorful parrot from South America
Answers
- 1 Across: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 3 Across: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 6 Across: An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch (8)KANGAROO
- 7 Across: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 1 Down: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 2 Down: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 4 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 5 Down: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 3 The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 5 A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 6 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 7 A flying animal that comes out at night
Down
- 1 A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
- 3 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 4 A large colorful parrot from South America
Answers
- 2 Across: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 3 Across: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 5 Across: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 6 Across: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 7 Across: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 1 Down: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
- 3 Down: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 4 Down: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 4 A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 8 A colorful insect with large wings
- 11 A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers
- 12 A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
Down
- 1 A small lizard that can climb walls
- 2 A small red beetle with black spots
- 5 A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 6 A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
- 7 A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
- 9 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 10 A large animal people ride on
Answers
- 3 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 4 Across: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 8 Across: A colorful insect with large wings (9)BUTTERFLY
- 11 Across: A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers (7)PEACOCK
- 12 Across: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 1 Down: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 2 Down: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 5 Down: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 6 Down: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
- 7 Down: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 9 Down: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 10 Down: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 4 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 6 A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
- 7 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
Down
- 1 A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 2 A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 3 A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 5 A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
Answers
- 2 Across: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 4 Across: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 6 Across: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
- 7 Across: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 1 Down: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 2 Down: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 3 Down: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 5 Down: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
Solver Notes
- 1. A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 2. A large bird with colorful tail feathers
- 3. A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 5. A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 6. A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
- 7. A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 1. A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 2. A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
- 4. The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
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