Classic Crosswords Classic Fish Expert — Set 21
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 4 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 8 A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 9 A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 10 The largest animal in the ocean
Down
- 2 A common bird with a red breast
- 3 A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
- 5 A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
- 6 A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 7 A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
Answers
- 1 Across: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 4 Across: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 8 Across: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 9 Across: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 10 Across: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 2 Down: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
- 3 Down: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
- 5 Down: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
- 6 Down: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 7 Down: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 4 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 6 A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 8 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
Down
- 1 A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 3 A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 5 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 7 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
Answers
- 2 Across: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 4 Across: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 6 Across: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 8 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 1 Down: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 3 Down: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 5 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 7 Down: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 One of the largest snakes in the world
- 3 A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
- 5 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 6 A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 7 A male chicken that crows in the morning
Down
- 2 A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 4 A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 5 A small brown bird found in many places
Answers
- 1 Across: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 3 Across: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 5 Across: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 6 Across: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 7 Across: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 2 Down: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 4 Down: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 5 Down: A small brown bird found in many places (7)SPARROW
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A common pet that barks and wags its tail
- 5 A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward
- 6 A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
- 7 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 8 A large sea creature with big claws
Down
- 1 A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
- 2 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 4 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 7 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
Answers
- 3 Across: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 5 Across: A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward (11)HUMMINGBIRD
- 6 Across: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
- 7 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 8 Across: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 1 Down: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
- 2 Down: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 4 Down: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 7 Down: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 4 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 6 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 9 A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
Down
- 1 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 2 A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth
- 3 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 5 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 7 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 8 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
Answers
- 4 Across: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 6 Across: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 9 Across: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 1 Down: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 2 Down: A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth (10)PARROTFISH
- 3 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 5 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 7 Down: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 8 Down: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
Solver Notes
- 1. A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 4. A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 8. A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 9. A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 10. The largest animal in the ocean
- 2. A common bird with a red breast
- 3. A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
- 5. A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
- 6. A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 7. A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
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