Classic Crosswords Classic Birds Expert — Set 1
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
| 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 2 | ||||||||||||||
| 3 | ||||||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||||
| 10 | ||||||||||||||
Across
- 2. Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird
- 4. Common small brown bird
- 5. Tallest living land animal
- 9. Eight-armed sea creature
- 10. Fish-eating raptor near water
Down
- 1. Tusked Arctic marine mammal
- 2. Colorful bird that can talk
- 3. Striped-face burrowing mammal
- 6. Large tropical lizard
- 7. Swift hunting bird of prey
- 8. Red crustacean served at dinner
Show answers
- 2 Across: Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird (7)PENGUIN
- 4 Across: Common small brown bird (7)SPARROW
- 5 Across: Tallest living land animal (7)GIRAFFE
- 9 Across: Eight-armed sea creature (7)OCTOPUS
- 10 Across: Fish-eating raptor near water (6)OSPREY
- 1 Down: Tusked Arctic marine mammal (6)WALRUS
- 2 Down: Colorful bird that can talk (6)PARROT
- 3 Down: Striped-face burrowing mammal (6)BADGER
- 6 Down: Large tropical lizard (6)IGUANA
- 7 Down: Swift hunting bird of prey (6)FALCON
- 8 Down: Red crustacean served at dinner (7)LOBSTER
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
| 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||||
| 6 | ||||||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||||
| 10 | ||||||||||||||
| 11 | ||||||||||||||
Across
- 1. Swift hunting bird of prey
- 4. Spotted big cat of Africa
- 7. Common small brown bird
- 9. Tropical bird with huge beak
- 10. Striped-face burrowing mammal
- 11. Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird
Down
- 2. Fastest land animal
- 3. Largest living primate
- 5. Colorful bird that can talk
- 6. Fish-eating raptor near water
- 8. Tusked Arctic marine mammal
Show answers
- 1 Across: Swift hunting bird of prey (6)FALCON
- 4 Across: Spotted big cat of Africa (7)LEOPARD
- 7 Across: Common small brown bird (7)SPARROW
- 9 Across: Tropical bird with huge beak (6)TOUCAN
- 10 Across: Striped-face burrowing mammal (6)BADGER
- 11 Across: Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird (7)PENGUIN
- 2 Down: Fastest land animal (7)CHEETAH
- 3 Down: Largest living primate (7)GORILLA
- 5 Down: Colorful bird that can talk (6)PARROT
- 6 Down: Fish-eating raptor near water (6)OSPREY
- 8 Down: Tusked Arctic marine mammal (6)WALRUS
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
| 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | |||||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | |||||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||||
| 8 | 9 | |||||||||||||
| 10 | ||||||||||||||
| 11 | ||||||||||||||
Across
- 6. Dark-coated big cat
- 7. Large bovine of the plains
- 8. Intelligent marine mammal
- 10. Tallest living land animal
- 11. Eight-armed sea creature
Down
- 1. Tusked Arctic marine mammal
- 2. Spotted big cat of Africa
- 3. Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird
- 4. Fastest land animal
- 5. Red crustacean served at dinner
- 9. Colorful bird that can talk
Show answers
- 6 Across: Dark-coated big cat (7)PANTHER
- 7 Across: Large bovine of the plains (7)BUFFALO
- 8 Across: Intelligent marine mammal (7)DOLPHIN
- 10 Across: Tallest living land animal (7)GIRAFFE
- 11 Across: Eight-armed sea creature (7)OCTOPUS
- 1 Down: Tusked Arctic marine mammal (6)WALRUS
- 2 Down: Spotted big cat of Africa (7)LEOPARD
- 3 Down: Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird (7)PENGUIN
- 4 Down: Fastest land animal (7)CHEETAH
- 5 Down: Red crustacean served at dinner (7)LOBSTER
- 9 Down: Colorful bird that can talk (6)PARROT
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
| 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | |||||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||||
| 6 | 7 | 8 | ||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||||
| 10 | ||||||||||||||
Across
- 1. Eight-armed sea creature
- 3. Common small brown bird
- 5. Swift hunting bird of prey
- 6. Wild dog of Africa and Asia
- 9. Intelligent marine mammal
- 10. Large tropical lizard
Down
- 2. Colorful bird that can talk
- 4. Bird with a large bill pouch
- 7. Spotted big cat of Africa
- 8. Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird
Show answers
- 1 Across: Eight-armed sea creature (7)OCTOPUS
- 3 Across: Common small brown bird (7)SPARROW
- 5 Across: Swift hunting bird of prey (6)FALCON
- 6 Across: Wild dog of Africa and Asia (6)JACKAL
- 9 Across: Intelligent marine mammal (7)DOLPHIN
- 10 Across: Large tropical lizard (6)IGUANA
- 2 Down: Colorful bird that can talk (6)PARROT
- 4 Down: Bird with a large bill pouch (7)PELICAN
- 7 Down: Spotted big cat of Africa (7)LEOPARD
- 8 Down: Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird (7)PENGUIN
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
| 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 3 | ||||||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||||
| 6 | 7 | |||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||||
| 9 | 10 | |||||||||||||
Across
- 1. Striped-face burrowing mammal
- 4. Colorful bird that can talk
- 6. Red crustacean served at dinner
- 8. Spotted big cat of Africa
- 9. Common small brown bird
Down
- 2. Largest living primate
- 3. Fish-eating raptor near water
- 5. Fastest land animal
- 7. Tropical bird with huge beak
- 10. Tusked Arctic marine mammal
Show answers
- 1 Across: Striped-face burrowing mammal (6)BADGER
- 4 Across: Colorful bird that can talk (6)PARROT
- 6 Across: Red crustacean served at dinner (7)LOBSTER
- 8 Across: Spotted big cat of Africa (7)LEOPARD
- 9 Across: Common small brown bird (7)SPARROW
- 2 Down: Largest living primate (7)GORILLA
- 3 Down: Fish-eating raptor near water (6)OSPREY
- 5 Down: Fastest land animal (7)CHEETAH
- 7 Down: Tropical bird with huge beak (6)TOUCAN
- 10 Down: Tusked Arctic marine mammal (6)WALRUS
Solver Notes
Enjoy our collection of classic crossword puzzles featuring traditional grid layouts and a wide range of topics. Each puzzle is free to download, print, and solve at your own pace.
What are classic crossword puzzles?
Classic crossword puzzles use a traditional symmetric grid where solvers fill in words based on numbered clues. Each puzzle features interlocking horizontal and vertical answers that share common letters, creating an engaging word challenge.
How do I solve a classic crossword puzzle?
Start with the clues you know for certain and fill in those answers first. Use the crossing letters to help you figure out harder clues. Work through the across and down clues systematically, and don't be afraid to use a pencil so you can erase.
Who are classic crosswords best suited for?
Classic crossword puzzles are ideal for adults and older students who enjoy vocabulary challenges and general knowledge trivia. They work well for solo relaxation, classroom activities, or group puzzle-solving sessions.
How many classic crossword puzzles are available?
Our library includes dozens of classic crossword puzzles spanning topics like general knowledge, geography, history, and sports. New puzzles are added regularly so you always have fresh challenges to print and solve.
What is the difference between classic and quick crosswords?
Classic crossword puzzles use larger grids with more complex clues and require broader vocabulary knowledge. Quick crosswords feature smaller grids and simpler clues, making them faster to complete and more accessible for beginners.