Classic Crosswords Classic Business Medium — Set 20
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 6 A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 7 A female chicken that lays eggs
- 9 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 10 A small animal related to a horse with long ears
Down
- 1 A large bird with colorful tail feathers
- 2 A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward
- 4 A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
- 5 A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 8 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
Answers
- 3 Across: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 6 Across: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 7 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 9 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 10 Across: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
- 1 Down: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
- 2 Down: A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward (11)HUMMINGBIRD
- 4 Down: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 5 Down: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 8 Down: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 3 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 5 A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 7 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 8 A common bird with a red breast
Down
- 1 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 4 A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers
- 6 A small animal related to a horse with long ears
Answers
- 2 Across: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 3 Across: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 5 Across: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
- 7 Across: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 8 Across: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
- 1 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 4 Down: A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers (7)PEACOCK
- 6 Down: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 One of the largest snakes in the world
- 7 A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 8 A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
- 9 A male chicken that crows in the morning
Down
- 1 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 2 A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 4 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 5 A large white bear that lives in the Arctic
- 6 A lizard that can change its color
Answers
- 3 Across: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 7 Across: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 8 Across: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
- 9 Across: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 1 Down: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 2 Down: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 4 Down: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 5 Down: A large white bear that lives in the Arctic (10)POLAR BEAR
- 6 Down: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A furry animal with a black mask on its face
- 3 A pink farm animal with a curly tail
- 5 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 6 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 7 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
Down
- 1 A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
- 3 A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
- 4 A small lizard that can climb walls
- 5 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
Answers
- 2 Across: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
- 3 Across: A pink farm animal with a curly tail (3)PIG
- 5 Across: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 6 Across: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 7 Across: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 1 Down: A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water (9)CROCODILE
- 3 Down: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 4 Down: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 5 Down: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 4 A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly
- 6 A furry animal with a black mask on its face
- 7 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 9 A see-through ocean animal that can sting
- 10 A common pet that barks and wags its tail
Down
- 2 A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
- 3 A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 5 A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
- 8 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
Answers
- 1 Across: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 4 Across: A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly (11)CATERPILLAR
- 6 Across: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
- 7 Across: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 9 Across: A see-through ocean animal that can sting (9)JELLYFISH
- 10 Across: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 2 Down: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
- 3 Down: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 5 Down: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
- 8 Down: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
Solver Notes
- 3. A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 6. A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 7. A female chicken that lays eggs
- 9. A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 10. A small animal related to a horse with long ears
- 1. A large bird with colorful tail feathers
- 2. A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward
- 4. A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
- 5. A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 8. A long reptile with no legs that slithers
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.