Classic Crosswords Classic Biography Expert — Set 21
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 2 A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 7 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 9 A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 10 A male chicken that crows in the morning
Down
- 1 A colorful insect with large wings
- 3 A female chicken that lays eggs
- 4 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 5 A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 6 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 8 An ocean animal with eight arms
Answers
- 1 Across: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 2 Across: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 7 Across: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 9 Across: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
- 10 Across: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 1 Down: A colorful insect with large wings (9)BUTTERFLY
- 3 Down: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 4 Down: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 5 Down: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 6 Down: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 8 Down: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A colorful insect with large wings
- 3 A large black bird known for being very smart
- 4 A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 7 The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 8 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
Down
- 1 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 3 A smart ape closely related to humans
- 5 The largest animal in the ocean
- 6 A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
Answers
- 2 Across: A colorful insect with large wings (9)BUTTERFLY
- 3 Across: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 4 Across: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
- 7 Across: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 8 Across: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 1 Down: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 3 Down: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 5 Down: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 6 Down: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A large animal people ride on
- 6 A large white bear that lives in the Arctic
- 9 A huge animal with a horn on its nose
Down
- 1 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 3 A furry animal with a black mask on its face
- 4 A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 5 A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 7 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 8 A long thin creature that lives in the soil
Answers
- 2 Across: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
- 6 Across: A large white bear that lives in the Arctic (10)POLAR BEAR
- 9 Across: A huge animal with a horn on its nose (10)RHINOCEROS
- 1 Down: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 3 Down: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
- 4 Down: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
- 5 Down: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 7 Down: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 8 Down: A long thin creature that lives in the soil (4)WORM
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
- 4 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 5 A smart ape closely related to humans
- 7 A pink farm animal with a curly tail
- 8 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
Down
- 1 The largest animal in the ocean
- 3 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 6 A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
Answers
- 2 Across: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
- 4 Across: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 5 Across: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 7 Across: A pink farm animal with a curly tail (3)PIG
- 8 Across: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 1 Down: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 3 Down: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 6 Down: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 5 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 6 A see-through ocean animal that can sting
- 8 A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
Down
- 1 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 2 A lizard that can change its color
- 4 A very large deer with wide flat antlers
- 7 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
Answers
- 3 Across: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 5 Across: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 6 Across: A see-through ocean animal that can sting (9)JELLYFISH
- 8 Across: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 1 Down: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 2 Down: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 4 Down: A very large deer with wide flat antlers (5)MOOSE
- 7 Down: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
Solver Notes
- 1. An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 2. A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 7. A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 9. A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 10. A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 1. A colorful insect with large wings
- 3. A female chicken that lays eggs
- 4. A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 5. A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 6. The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 8. An ocean animal with eight arms
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