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