Classic Crosswords Classic Classical Music Medium — Set 18
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A large colorful parrot from South America
- 4 A small red beetle with black spots
- 9 A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 10 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 11 A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
Down
- 2 One of the largest snakes in the world
- 3 A common pet that barks and wags its tail
- 5 A colorful insect with large wings
- 6 A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
- 7 A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 8 A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
Answers
- 1 Across: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
- 4 Across: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 9 Across: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 10 Across: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 11 Across: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
- 2 Down: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 3 Down: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 5 Down: A colorful insect with large wings (9)BUTTERFLY
- 6 Down: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
- 7 Down: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 8 Down: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 4 A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 5 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 7 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 9 A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
Down
- 1 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 2 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 3 A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 6 A large black bird known for being very smart
- 8 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
Answers
- 4 Across: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 5 Across: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 7 Across: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 9 Across: A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water (9)CROCODILE
- 1 Down: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 2 Down: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 3 Down: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 6 Down: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 8 Down: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 3 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 5 A large animal people ride on
- 7 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
Down
- 1 A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk
- 2 A small lizard that can climb walls
- 4 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 6 A common bird with a red breast
Answers
- 2 Across: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 3 Across: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 5 Across: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
- 7 Across: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 1 Down: A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk (8)ELEPHANT
- 2 Down: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 4 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 6 Down: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 5 The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 6 A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
- 7 A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 8 The largest animal in the ocean
Down
- 1 A small animal covered in sharp spines
- 2 A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings
- 3 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 4 A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
- 5 A large farm animal that gives us milk
Answers
- 5 Across: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 6 Across: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
- 7 Across: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 8 Across: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 1 Down: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
- 2 Down: A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings (9)DRAGONFLY
- 3 Down: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 4 Down: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
- 5 Down: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 4 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 6 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 7 A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 9 A large colorful parrot from South America
Down
- 1 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 3 One of the largest snakes in the world
- 5 A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk
- 8 The largest animal in the ocean
Answers
- 2 Across: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 4 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 6 Across: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 7 Across: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 9 Across: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
- 1 Down: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 3 Down: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 5 Down: A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk (8)ELEPHANT
- 8 Down: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
Solver Notes
- 1. A large colorful parrot from South America
- 4. A small red beetle with black spots
- 9. A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 10. An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 11. A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
- 2. One of the largest snakes in the world
- 3. A common pet that barks and wags its tail
- 5. A colorful insect with large wings
- 6. A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
- 7. A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 8. A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
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