Classic Crosswords Classic Birds Super Expert — Set 13
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 4 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 6 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 7 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 8 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 9 A large farm animal that gives us milk
Down
- 1 A large sea creature with big claws
- 2 A see-through ocean animal that can sting
- 3 An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 5 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
Answers
- 4 Across: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 6 Across: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 7 Across: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 8 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 9 Across: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 1 Down: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 2 Down: A see-through ocean animal that can sting (9)JELLYFISH
- 3 Down: An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch (8)KANGAROO
- 5 Down: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 5 A very large deer with wide flat antlers
- 6 A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 7 A small red beetle with black spots
Down
- 1 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 2 A large bird with colorful tail feathers
- 4 A long thin creature that lives in the soil
- 5 A playful animal that swings from trees
Answers
- 3 Across: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 5 Across: A very large deer with wide flat antlers (5)MOOSE
- 6 Across: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 7 Across: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 1 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 2 Down: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
- 4 Down: A long thin creature that lives in the soil (4)WORM
- 5 Down: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 3 A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 4 A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 5 A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
- 7 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
Down
- 2 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 3 An ocean animal with eight arms
- 6 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
Answers
- 1 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 3 Across: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 4 Across: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 5 Across: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
- 7 Across: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 2 Down: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 3 Down: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 6 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 4 A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 6 A large black bird known for being very smart
- 7 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
Down
- 1 A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 2 A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 3 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 4 A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 5 A small curved sea creature often used in food
Answers
- 4 Across: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 6 Across: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 7 Across: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 1 Down: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 2 Down: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 3 Down: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 4 Down: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 5 Down: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A common pet that barks and wags its tail
- 3 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 5 A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers
- 7 An animal that lives in water and has fins
Down
- 1 A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings
- 2 A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 4 A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 6 A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
Answers
- 1 Across: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 3 Across: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 5 Across: A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers (7)PEACOCK
- 7 Across: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 1 Down: A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings (9)DRAGONFLY
- 2 Down: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 4 Down: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 6 Down: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
Solver Notes
- 4. A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 6. A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 7. A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 8. A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 9. A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 1. A large sea creature with big claws
- 2. A see-through ocean animal that can sting
- 3. An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 5. A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
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