Classic Crosswords Classic Business Hard — Set 4
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
| 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 2 | ||||||||||||||
| 3 | ||||||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||||
| 6 | ||||||||||||||
| 7 | 8 | |||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||||
| 10 | ||||||||||||||
Across
- 3. Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird
- 6. A word related to animals
- 7. Wild dog of Africa and Asia
- 8. Bird with a large bill pouch
- 9. Largest living primate
- 10. Large tropical lizard
Down
- 1. Dark-coated big cat
- 2. A word related to animals
- 3. Colorful bird that can talk
- 4. Tropical bird with huge beak
- 5. Spotted big cat of Africa
Show answers
- 3 Across: Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird (7)PENGUIN
- 6 Across: A word related to animals (10)RHINOCEROS
- 7 Across: Wild dog of Africa and Asia (6)JACKAL
- 8 Across: Bird with a large bill pouch (7)PELICAN
- 9 Across: Largest living primate (7)GORILLA
- 10 Across: Large tropical lizard (6)IGUANA
- 1 Down: Dark-coated big cat (7)PANTHER
- 2 Down: A word related to animals (12)VERIFICATION
- 3 Down: Colorful bird that can talk (6)PARROT
- 4 Down: Tropical bird with huge beak (6)TOUCAN
- 5 Down: Spotted big cat of Africa (7)LEOPARD
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
| 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | |||||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||||
| 6 | ||||||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||||
| 10 | ||||||||||||||
Across
- 1. Intelligent marine mammal
- 3. Spotted big cat of Africa
- 8. A word related to animals
- 9. Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird
- 10. Tusked Arctic marine mammal
Down
- 2. Eight-armed sea creature
- 4. Colorful bird that can talk
- 5. Red crustacean served at dinner
- 6. A word related to animals
- 7. Fastest land animal
Show answers
- 1 Across: Intelligent marine mammal (7)DOLPHIN
- 3 Across: Spotted big cat of Africa (7)LEOPARD
- 8 Across: A word related to animals (12)SOPHISTICATE
- 9 Across: Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird (7)PENGUIN
- 10 Across: Tusked Arctic marine mammal (6)WALRUS
- 2 Down: Eight-armed sea creature (7)OCTOPUS
- 4 Down: Colorful bird that can talk (6)PARROT
- 5 Down: Red crustacean served at dinner (7)LOBSTER
- 6 Down: A word related to animals (11)SUBCATEGORY
- 7 Down: Fastest land animal (7)CHEETAH
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||||
| 6 | ||||||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||||
| 10 | ||||||||||||||
Across
- 1. Striped-face burrowing mammal
- 4. Swift hunting bird of prey
- 7. Wild dog of Africa and Asia
- 9. Eight-armed sea creature
- 10. Tallest living land animal
Down
- 2. A word related to animals
- 3. A word related to animals
- 5. Common small brown bird
- 6. Colorful bird that can talk
- 8. Fish-eating raptor near water
Show answers
- 1 Across: Striped-face burrowing mammal (6)BADGER
- 4 Across: Swift hunting bird of prey (6)FALCON
- 7 Across: Wild dog of Africa and Asia (6)JACKAL
- 9 Across: Eight-armed sea creature (7)OCTOPUS
- 10 Across: Tallest living land animal (7)GIRAFFE
- 2 Down: A word related to animals (8)ANACONDA
- 3 Down: A word related to animals (10)RHINOCEROS
- 5 Down: Common small brown bird (7)SPARROW
- 6 Down: Colorful bird that can talk (6)PARROT
- 8 Down: Fish-eating raptor near water (6)OSPREY
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
| 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 3 | ||||||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||||
| 6 | 7 | |||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||||
| 10 | ||||||||||||||
Across
- 1. Swift hunting bird of prey
- 3. Tropical bird with huge beak
- 8. Fish-eating raptor near water
- 9. Fastest land animal
- 10. A word related to animals
Down
- 2. A word related to animals
- 4. Eight-armed sea creature
- 5. Tallest living land animal
- 6. Bird with a large bill pouch
- 7. Spotted big cat of Africa
Show answers
- 1 Across: Swift hunting bird of prey (6)FALCON
- 3 Across: Tropical bird with huge beak (6)TOUCAN
- 8 Across: Fish-eating raptor near water (6)OSPREY
- 9 Across: Fastest land animal (7)CHEETAH
- 10 Across: A word related to animals (8)ANACONDA
- 2 Down: A word related to animals (9)CHAMELEON
- 4 Down: Eight-armed sea creature (7)OCTOPUS
- 5 Down: Tallest living land animal (7)GIRAFFE
- 6 Down: Bird with a large bill pouch (7)PELICAN
- 7 Down: Spotted big cat of Africa (7)LEOPARD
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
| 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 2 | ||||||||||||||
| 3 | ||||||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | |||||||||||||
| 6 | ||||||||||||||
| 7 | 8 | |||||||||||||
| 9 | 10 | |||||||||||||
| 11 | ||||||||||||||
Across
- 2. Dark-coated big cat
- 8. Spotted big cat of Africa
- 9. Large tropical lizard
- 10. Colorful bird that can talk
- 11. Swift hunting bird of prey
Down
- 1. A word related to animals
- 3. Wild dog of Africa and Asia
- 4. A word related to animals
- 5. Tropical bird with huge beak
- 6. Striped-face burrowing mammal
- 7. Bird with a large bill pouch
Show answers
- 2 Across: Dark-coated big cat (7)PANTHER
- 8 Across: Spotted big cat of Africa (7)LEOPARD
- 9 Across: Large tropical lizard (6)IGUANA
- 10 Across: Colorful bird that can talk (6)PARROT
- 11 Across: Swift hunting bird of prey (6)FALCON
- 1 Down: A word related to animals (12)VERIFICATION
- 3 Down: Wild dog of Africa and Asia (6)JACKAL
- 4 Down: A word related to animals (8)ANACONDA
- 5 Down: Tropical bird with huge beak (6)TOUCAN
- 6 Down: Striped-face burrowing mammal (6)BADGER
- 7 Down: Bird with a large bill pouch (7)PELICAN
Solver Notes
- 3. Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird
- 6. A word related to animals
- 7. Wild dog of Africa and Asia
- 8. Bird with a large bill pouch
- 9. Largest living primate
- 10. Large tropical lizard
- 1. Dark-coated big cat
- 2. A word related to animals
- 3. Colorful bird that can talk
- 4. Tropical bird with huge beak
- 5. Spotted big cat of Africa
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.