Classic Crosswords Classic Drama Hard — Set 21
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 4 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 6 A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly
- 7 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 9 A playful animal that swings from trees
- 10 An ocean animal with eight arms
Down
- 1 A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
- 2 A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 5 An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 8 A small red beetle with black spots
Answers
- 3 Across: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 4 Across: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 6 Across: A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly (11)CATERPILLAR
- 7 Across: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 9 Across: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 10 Across: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 1 Down: A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo (5)PANDA
- 2 Down: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 5 Down: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 8 Down: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 5 A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 8 A large bird with colorful tail feathers
Down
- 1 A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 2 A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
- 4 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 6 A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 7 A bird that swims in water and quacks
Answers
- 3 Across: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 5 Across: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 8 Across: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
- 1 Down: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 2 Down: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
- 4 Down: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 6 Down: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 7 Down: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A large sea creature with big claws
- 3 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 7 A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 8 A bird that swims in water and quacks
Down
- 2 A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk
- 4 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 5 A large bird with colorful tail feathers
- 6 A small lizard that can climb walls
Answers
- 1 Across: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 3 Across: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 7 Across: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 8 Across: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 2 Down: A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk (8)ELEPHANT
- 4 Down: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 5 Down: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
- 6 Down: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 4 A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 7 A tall animal related to camels from South America
- 8 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
Down
- 1 A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth
- 2 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 3 An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 5 A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 6 A furry animal with a black mask on its face
- 9 A common pet that barks and wags its tail
Answers
- 4 Across: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 7 Across: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
- 8 Across: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 1 Down: A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth (10)PARROTFISH
- 2 Down: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 3 Down: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 5 Down: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 6 Down: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
- 9 Down: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
- 3 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 4 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 6 A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 7 A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
Down
- 2 A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers
- 4 A large black bird known for being very smart
- 5 A very large deer with wide flat antlers
- 8 A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
Answers
- 1 Across: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
- 3 Across: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 4 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 6 Across: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 7 Across: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 2 Down: A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers (7)PEACOCK
- 4 Down: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 5 Down: A very large deer with wide flat antlers (5)MOOSE
- 8 Down: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
Solver Notes
- 3. A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 4. A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 6. A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly
- 7. A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 9. A playful animal that swings from trees
- 10. An ocean animal with eight arms
- 1. A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
- 2. A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 5. An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 8. A small red beetle with black spots
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