Classic Crosswords Classic Essays Expert — Set 22
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A small lizard that can climb walls
- 5 A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 7 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 8 A pink farm animal with a curly tail
- 9 A male chicken that crows in the morning
Down
- 2 A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
- 3 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 4 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 6 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
Answers
- 1 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 5 Across: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 7 Across: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 8 Across: A pink farm animal with a curly tail (3)PIG
- 9 Across: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 2 Down: A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water (9)CROCODILE
- 3 Down: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 4 Down: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 6 Down: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 4 A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 6 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 8 A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 9 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
Down
- 1 A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 2 A flying animal that comes out at night
- 3 A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 5 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 7 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
Answers
- 1 Across: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 4 Across: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 6 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 8 Across: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 9 Across: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 1 Down: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 2 Down: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 3 Down: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 5 Down: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 7 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A common pet that barks and wags its tail
- 4 A tall animal related to camels from South America
- 7 A small brown bird found in many places
- 10 A playful animal that swings from trees
Down
- 2 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 3 A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 5 A large bird with colorful tail feathers
- 6 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 8 A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
- 9 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
Answers
- 1 Across: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 4 Across: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
- 7 Across: A small brown bird found in many places (7)SPARROW
- 10 Across: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 2 Down: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 3 Down: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 5 Down: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
- 6 Down: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 8 Down: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
- 9 Down: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A pink farm animal with a curly tail
- 4 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 6 A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 7 A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 8 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 11 A furry animal with a black mask on its face
Down
- 1 A large white bear that lives in the Arctic
- 2 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 3 A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
- 5 A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 9 A flying animal that comes out at night
- 10 A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
Answers
- 1 Across: A pink farm animal with a curly tail (3)PIG
- 4 Across: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 6 Across: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 7 Across: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 8 Across: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 11 Across: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
- 1 Down: A large white bear that lives in the Arctic (10)POLAR BEAR
- 2 Down: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 3 Down: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
- 5 Down: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 9 Down: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 10 Down: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 5 A flying animal that comes out at night
- 7 A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 8 A smart ape closely related to humans
Down
- 1 A small animal related to a horse with long ears
- 2 A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 4 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 6 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
Answers
- 3 Across: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 5 Across: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 7 Across: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 8 Across: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 1 Down: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
- 2 Down: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 4 Down: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 6 Down: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
Solver Notes
- 1. A small lizard that can climb walls
- 5. A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 7. A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 8. A pink farm animal with a curly tail
- 9. A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 2. A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
- 3. A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 4. A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 6. An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
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