Classic Crosswords Classic Architecture Super Expert — Set 21
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
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Across
- 3. A small brown bird found in many places
- 5. A large animal people ride on
- 8. A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 10. A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
Down
- 1. A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 2. The largest animal in the ocean
- 3. A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 4. An ocean animal with eight arms
- 6. A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 7. A large black bird known for being very smart
- 9. A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
Show answers
- 3 Across: A small brown bird found in many places (7)SPARROW
- 5 Across: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
- 8 Across: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 10 Across: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 1 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 2 Down: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 3 Down: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 4 Down: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 6 Down: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 7 Down: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 9 Down: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
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Across
- 3. A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
- 4. A large colorful parrot from South America
- 6. One of the largest snakes in the world
- 7. A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
Down
- 1. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 2. A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 4. A playful animal that swings from trees
- 5. A long reptile with no legs that slithers
Show answers
- 3 Across: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
- 4 Across: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
- 6 Across: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 7 Across: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 1 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 2 Down: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 4 Down: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 5 Down: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
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Across
- 3. One of the largest snakes in the world
- 5. A large sea creature with big claws
- 7. A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 8. A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
Down
- 1. A large colorful parrot from South America
- 2. A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 4. A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 5. A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 6. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
Show answers
- 3 Across: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 5 Across: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 7 Across: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
- 8 Across: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 1 Down: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
- 2 Down: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 4 Down: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 5 Down: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 6 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
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Across
- 1. An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 2. A large bird with colorful tail feathers
- 3. A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 5. A small red beetle with black spots
- 6. A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
Down
- 1. A beetle that glows in the dark at night
- 3. A common pet that barks and wags its tail
- 4. A large colorful parrot from South America
Show answers
- 1 Across: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 2 Across: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
- 3 Across: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 5 Across: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 6 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 1 Down: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
- 3 Down: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 4 Down: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
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Across
- 2. An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 4. A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 6. A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 8. A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
Down
- 1. A flying animal that comes out at night
- 3. A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 5. A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
- 7. An animal that lives in water and has fins
Show answers
- 2 Across: An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch (8)KANGAROO
- 4 Across: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 6 Across: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 8 Across: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 1 Down: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 3 Down: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 5 Down: A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo (5)PANDA
- 7 Down: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
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