Classic Crosswords Classic Desserts Easy — Set 25
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 3 A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 6 A smart ape closely related to humans
- 8 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 10 A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
Down
- 2 A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 4 A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 5 A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 7 A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 9 A female chicken that lays eggs
Answers
- 1 Across: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 3 Across: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 6 Across: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 8 Across: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 10 Across: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 2 Down: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 4 Down: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 5 Down: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 7 Down: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 9 Down: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 4 The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 5 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 7 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
Down
- 1 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 2 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 3 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 5 A large black bird known for being very smart
- 6 A very large deer with wide flat antlers
Answers
- 4 Across: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 5 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 7 Across: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 1 Down: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 2 Down: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 3 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 5 Down: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 6 Down: A very large deer with wide flat antlers (5)MOOSE
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A large sea creature with big claws
- 6 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 8 A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
- 9 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 10 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 11 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
Down
- 2 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 3 A smart ape closely related to humans
- 4 A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 5 A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
- 7 A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
Answers
- 1 Across: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 6 Across: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 8 Across: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 9 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 10 Across: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 11 Across: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 2 Down: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 3 Down: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 4 Down: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 5 Down: A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo (5)PANDA
- 7 Down: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A small animal covered in sharp spines
- 5 A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 6 A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 7 A large white bear that lives in the Arctic
Down
- 1 The largest animal in the ocean
- 2 A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
- 4 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 6 A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
Answers
- 3 Across: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
- 5 Across: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 6 Across: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 7 Across: A large white bear that lives in the Arctic (10)POLAR BEAR
- 1 Down: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 2 Down: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
- 4 Down: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 6 Down: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 An ocean animal with eight arms
- 3 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 5 A large sea creature with big claws
- 7 A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
- 8 A playful animal that swings from trees
Down
- 2 A small brown bird found in many places
- 4 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 6 A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
Answers
- 1 Across: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 3 Across: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 5 Across: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 7 Across: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
- 8 Across: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 2 Down: A small brown bird found in many places (7)SPARROW
- 4 Down: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 6 Down: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
Solver Notes
- 1. A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 3. A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 6. A smart ape closely related to humans
- 8. The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 10. A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 2. A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 4. A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 5. A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 7. A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 9. A female chicken that lays eggs
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