Classic Crosswords Classic Classical Music Medium — Set 21
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 3 A flying animal that comes out at night
- 5 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 6 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 8 A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 9 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
Down
- 2 A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 4 A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 7 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
Answers
- 1 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 3 Across: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 5 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 6 Across: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 8 Across: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 9 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 2 Down: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 4 Down: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 7 Down: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 5 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 6 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 7 A colorful insect with large wings
Down
- 1 A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 3 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 4 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 8 A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
Answers
- 2 Across: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 5 Across: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 6 Across: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 7 Across: A colorful insect with large wings (9)BUTTERFLY
- 1 Down: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 3 Down: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 4 Down: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 8 Down: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 4 A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 5 The largest animal in the ocean
- 6 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 8 A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
Down
- 1 A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
- 2 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 3 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 7 A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
Answers
- 2 Across: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 4 Across: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 5 Across: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 6 Across: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 8 Across: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 1 Down: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
- 2 Down: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 3 Down: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 7 Down: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 4 A playful animal that swings from trees
- 5 A pink farm animal with a curly tail
- 7 The largest animal in the ocean
Down
- 1 A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 2 A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
- 3 A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 6 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
Answers
- 2 Across: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 4 Across: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 5 Across: A pink farm animal with a curly tail (3)PIG
- 7 Across: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 1 Down: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 2 Down: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
- 3 Down: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 6 Down: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 3 A large animal people ride on
- 6 A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
- 7 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 8 A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 11 A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward
Down
- 2 A very large deer with wide flat antlers
- 4 A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 5 A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 6 A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
- 9 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 10 A female chicken that lays eggs
Answers
- 1 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 3 Across: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
- 6 Across: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
- 7 Across: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 8 Across: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 11 Across: A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward (11)HUMMINGBIRD
- 2 Down: A very large deer with wide flat antlers (5)MOOSE
- 4 Down: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 5 Down: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 6 Down: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
- 9 Down: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 10 Down: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
Solver Notes
- 1. A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 3. A flying animal that comes out at night
- 5. A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 6. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 8. A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 9. A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 2. A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 4. A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 7. A tiny insect that lives in large groups
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