Puzzle Detail
Classic Crosswords Classic Birds Expert — Set 16
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A small red beetle with black spots
- 4 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 6 A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 7 A small orange fish often kept as a pet
- 8 A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 10 A male chicken that crows in the morning
Down
- 2 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 3 A female chicken that lays eggs
- 5 A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 6 A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 9 A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
Answers
- 1 Across: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 4 Across: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 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 bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 10 Across: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 2 Down: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 3 Down: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 5 Down: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 6 Down: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 9 Down: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 4 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 5 A common bird with a red breast
- 8 The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 10 A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
Down
- 1 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 3 A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
- 6 A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 7 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 9 An animal that lives in water and has fins
Answers
- 2 Across: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 4 Across: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 5 Across: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
- 8 Across: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 10 Across: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 1 Down: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 3 Down: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
- 6 Down: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 7 Down: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 9 Down: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 4 A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 7 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 9 A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 10 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
Down
- 1 A lizard that can change its color
- 2 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 5 A large white bear that lives in the Arctic
- 6 A small brown bird found in many places
- 8 A colorful bird that can copy human speech
Answers
- 3 Across: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 4 Across: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 7 Across: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 9 Across: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 10 Across: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 1 Down: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 2 Down: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 5 Down: A large white bear that lives in the Arctic (10)POLAR BEAR
- 6 Down: A small brown bird found in many places (7)SPARROW
- 8 Down: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A large black bird known for being very smart
- 4 A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 6 A smart ape closely related to humans
- 7 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
Down
- 1 A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 2 A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers
- 3 The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 5 A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
Answers
- 3 Across: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 4 Across: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 6 Across: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 7 Across: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 1 Down: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 2 Down: A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers (7)PEACOCK
- 3 Down: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 5 Down: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A large animal people ride on
- 4 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 6 A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 7 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 8 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
Down
- 1 A large sea creature with big claws
- 2 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 3 A female chicken that lays eggs
- 4 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 5 A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 7 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
Answers
- 3 Across: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
- 4 Across: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 6 Across: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 7 Across: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 8 Across: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 1 Down: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 2 Down: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 3 Down: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 4 Down: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 5 Down: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 7 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
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Across
- 1. A small red beetle with black spots
- 4. A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 6. A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 7. A small orange fish often kept as a pet
- 8. A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 10. A male chicken that crows in the morning
Down
- 2. A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 3. A female chicken that lays eggs
- 5. A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 6. A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 9. A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
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