Classic Crosswords Classic Drama Expert — Set 11
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 4 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 5 A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 6 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 7 A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 9 A large sea creature with big claws
Down
- 1 A huge animal with a horn on its nose
- 3 A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 8 A common pet that barks and wags its tail
Answers
- 2 Across: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 4 Across: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 5 Across: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 6 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 7 Across: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 9 Across: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 1 Down: A huge animal with a horn on its nose (10)RHINOCEROS
- 3 Down: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 8 Down: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 6 A small lizard that can climb walls
- 7 A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 9 A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
- 10 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
Down
- 1 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 3 A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 4 A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
- 5 A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 7 A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 8 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
Answers
- 2 Across: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 6 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 7 Across: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 9 Across: A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo (5)PANDA
- 10 Across: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 1 Down: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 3 Down: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 4 Down: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
- 5 Down: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 7 Down: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 8 Down: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 4 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 6 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 7 A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 8 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
Down
- 2 A pink farm animal with a curly tail
- 3 A see-through ocean animal that can sting
- 5 A large bird with colorful tail feathers
- 6 A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
Answers
- 1 Across: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 4 Across: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 6 Across: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 7 Across: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 8 Across: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 2 Down: A pink farm animal with a curly tail (3)PIG
- 3 Down: A see-through ocean animal that can sting (9)JELLYFISH
- 5 Down: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
- 6 Down: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 An ocean animal with eight arms
- 4 A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 7 A female chicken that lays eggs
- 8 A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
- 9 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
Down
- 1 A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 3 A pink farm animal with a curly tail
- 5 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 6 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
Answers
- 2 Across: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 4 Across: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
- 7 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 8 Across: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
- 9 Across: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 1 Down: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 3 Down: A pink farm animal with a curly tail (3)PIG
- 5 Down: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 6 Down: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A flying animal that comes out at night
- 3 A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 4 A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 6 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 7 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
Down
- 1 A colorful insect with large wings
- 2 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 5 A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
Answers
- 1 Across: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 3 Across: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 4 Across: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 6 Across: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 7 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 1 Down: A colorful insect with large wings (9)BUTTERFLY
- 2 Down: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 5 Down: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
Solver Notes
- 2. An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 4. A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 5. A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 6. A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 7. A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 9. A large sea creature with big claws
- 1. A huge animal with a horn on its nose
- 3. A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 8. A common pet that barks and wags its tail
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