Classic Crosswords Classic Drama Medium — Set 21
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A beetle that glows in the dark at night
- 3 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 5 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 7 A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 8 A colorful bird that can copy human speech
Down
- 2 A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk
- 4 An ocean animal with eight arms
- 5 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 6 A graceful wild animal with antlers
Answers
- 1 Across: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
- 3 Across: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 5 Across: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 7 Across: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 8 Across: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 2 Down: A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk (8)ELEPHANT
- 4 Down: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 5 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 6 Down: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A small brown bird found in many places
- 4 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 5 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 6 A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 7 The largest animal in the ocean
Down
- 2 A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth
- 3 A smart ape closely related to humans
- 4 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
Answers
- 1 Across: A small brown bird found in many places (7)SPARROW
- 4 Across: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 5 Across: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 6 Across: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 7 Across: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 2 Down: A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth (10)PARROTFISH
- 3 Down: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 4 Down: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A small red beetle with black spots
- 6 A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 9 One of the largest snakes in the world
- 10 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
Down
- 1 A small animal covered in sharp spines
- 3 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 4 A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk
- 5 A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 7 A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 8 A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 11 A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
Answers
- 2 Across: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 6 Across: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 9 Across: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 10 Across: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 1 Down: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
- 3 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 4 Down: A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk (8)ELEPHANT
- 5 Down: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 7 Down: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 8 Down: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 11 Down: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 4 An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 7 A large colorful parrot from South America
- 8 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
Down
- 1 A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
- 2 A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
- 5 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 6 A flying animal that comes out at night
Answers
- 3 Across: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 4 Across: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 7 Across: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
- 8 Across: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 1 Down: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
- 2 Down: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
- 5 Down: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 6 Down: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 5 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 6 A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 7 A common bird with a red breast
- 8 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
Down
- 1 A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 2 A lizard that can change its color
- 3 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 4 A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
Answers
- 1 Across: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 5 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 6 Across: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 7 Across: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
- 8 Across: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 1 Down: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 2 Down: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 3 Down: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 4 Down: A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water (9)CROCODILE
Solver Notes
- 1. A beetle that glows in the dark at night
- 3. An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 5. An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 7. A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 8. A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 2. A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk
- 4. An ocean animal with eight arms
- 5. A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 6. A graceful wild animal with antlers
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