Classic Crosswords Classic Birds Easy — Set 17
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 4 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 6 A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 8 A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 9 A female chicken that lays eggs
Down
- 2 A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 3 A large sea creature with big claws
- 5 A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 7 A common bird with a red breast
Answers
- 1 Across: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 4 Across: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 6 Across: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 8 Across: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 9 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 2 Down: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 3 Down: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 5 Down: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 7 Down: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A very large deer with wide flat antlers
- 5 A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 7 A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
- 9 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
Down
- 2 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 3 A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 4 A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward
- 6 A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
- 8 A flying animal that comes out at night
Answers
- 1 Across: A very large deer with wide flat antlers (5)MOOSE
- 5 Across: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 7 Across: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
- 9 Across: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 2 Down: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 3 Down: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 4 Down: A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward (11)HUMMINGBIRD
- 6 Down: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
- 8 Down: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 6 A smart ape closely related to humans
- 8 A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
Down
- 1 A lizard that can change its color
- 2 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 4 An ocean animal with eight arms
- 5 A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 7 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
Answers
- 3 Across: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 6 Across: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 8 Across: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 1 Down: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 2 Down: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 4 Down: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 5 Down: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 7 Down: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 4 A common bird with a red breast
- 6 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 9 A small animal related to a horse with long ears
- 10 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
Down
- 1 A flying animal that comes out at night
- 2 A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
- 3 A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 5 A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings
- 7 A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
- 8 A tall animal related to camels from South America
Answers
- 2 Across: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 4 Across: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
- 6 Across: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 9 Across: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
- 10 Across: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 1 Down: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 2 Down: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 3 Down: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 5 Down: A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings (9)DRAGONFLY
- 7 Down: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
- 8 Down: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A common pet that barks and wags its tail
- 2 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 5 A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 6 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 8 A graceful wild animal with antlers
Down
- 1 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 3 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 4 A large colorful parrot from South America
- 5 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 7 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
Answers
- 1 Across: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 2 Across: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 5 Across: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 6 Across: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 8 Across: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 1 Down: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 3 Down: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 4 Down: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
- 5 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 7 Down: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
Solver Notes
- 1. A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 4. A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 6. A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 8. A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 9. A female chicken that lays eggs
- 2. A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 3. A large sea creature with big claws
- 5. A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 7. A common bird with a red breast
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