Classic Crosswords Classic Biography Super Expert — Set 12
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 4 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 5 A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 6 An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 7 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 8 A female chicken that lays eggs
Down
- 1 An ocean animal with eight arms
- 2 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 5 A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
Answers
- 3 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 4 Across: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 5 Across: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
- 6 Across: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 7 Across: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 8 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 1 Down: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 2 Down: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 5 Down: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 4 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 5 A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 6 A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 8 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
Down
- 1 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 2 A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings
- 3 One of the largest snakes in the world
- 7 A pink farm animal with a curly tail
Answers
- 4 Across: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 5 Across: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 6 Across: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 8 Across: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 1 Down: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 2 Down: A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings (9)DRAGONFLY
- 3 Down: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 7 Down: A pink farm animal with a curly tail (3)PIG
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A large white bear that lives in the Arctic
- 3 A common pet that barks and wags its tail
- 5 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 6 A colorful insect with large wings
- 8 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
Down
- 2 A small red beetle with black spots
- 4 A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 7 A large bird with colorful tail feathers
Answers
- 1 Across: A large white bear that lives in the Arctic (10)POLAR BEAR
- 3 Across: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 5 Across: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 6 Across: A colorful insect with large wings (9)BUTTERFLY
- 8 Across: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 2 Down: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 4 Down: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 7 Down: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A smart ape closely related to humans
- 5 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 7 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
Down
- 1 A beetle that glows in the dark at night
- 2 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 3 A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
- 4 A flying animal that comes out at night
- 6 A bird that swims in water and quacks
Answers
- 2 Across: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 5 Across: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 7 Across: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 1 Down: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
- 2 Down: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 3 Down: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
- 4 Down: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 6 Down: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 5 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 6 A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 7 A small orange fish often kept as a pet
- 8 A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
Down
- 1 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 2 A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 4 An ocean animal with eight arms
Answers
- 3 Across: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 5 Across: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 6 Across: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 7 Across: A small orange fish often kept as a pet (8)GOLDFISH
- 8 Across: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
- 1 Down: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 2 Down: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 4 Down: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
Solver Notes
- 3. A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 4. A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 5. A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 6. An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 7. A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 8. A female chicken that lays eggs
- 1. An ocean animal with eight arms
- 2. A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 5. A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
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