Classic Crosswords Classic Fish Expert — Set 22
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 6 A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly
- 8 A female chicken that lays eggs
- 9 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 10 A common pet that barks and wags its tail
Down
- 1 A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
- 2 A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
- 4 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 5 A long thin creature that lives in the soil
- 7 A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
Answers
- 3 Across: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 6 Across: A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly (11)CATERPILLAR
- 8 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 9 Across: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 10 Across: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 1 Down: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
- 2 Down: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
- 4 Down: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 5 Down: A long thin creature that lives in the soil (4)WORM
- 7 Down: A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo (5)PANDA
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 4 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 5 A small orange fish often kept as a pet
- 7 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 8 A large white bear that lives in the Arctic
Down
- 1 A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 2 A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 3 A see-through ocean animal that can sting
- 6 The largest animal in the ocean
Answers
- 4 Across: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 5 Across: A small orange fish often kept as a pet (8)GOLDFISH
- 7 Across: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 8 Across: A large white bear that lives in the Arctic (10)POLAR BEAR
- 1 Down: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 2 Down: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 3 Down: A see-through ocean animal that can sting (9)JELLYFISH
- 6 Down: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 4 A large sea creature with big claws
- 5 A see-through ocean animal that can sting
- 9 One of the largest snakes in the world
Down
- 1 A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly
- 2 A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
- 6 A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 7 A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 8 A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
Answers
- 3 Across: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 4 Across: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 5 Across: A see-through ocean animal that can sting (9)JELLYFISH
- 9 Across: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 1 Down: A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly (11)CATERPILLAR
- 2 Down: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 6 Down: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 7 Down: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 8 Down: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 3 A common pet that barks and wags its tail
- 4 A flying animal that comes out at night
- 5 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
Down
- 1 A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
- 2 A large animal people ride on
- 4 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 6 A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
Answers
- 1 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 3 Across: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 4 Across: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 5 Across: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 1 Down: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 2 Down: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
- 4 Down: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 6 Down: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 4 A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 6 An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 8 A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
- 9 A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
Down
- 1 An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 2 A furry animal with a black mask on its face
- 3 A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 5 One of the largest snakes in the world
- 7 A large animal people ride on
Answers
- 4 Across: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 6 Across: An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch (8)KANGAROO
- 8 Across: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 9 Across: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 1 Down: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 2 Down: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
- 3 Down: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 5 Down: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 7 Down: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
Solver Notes
- 3. An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 6. A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly
- 8. A female chicken that lays eggs
- 9. A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 10. A common pet that barks and wags its tail
- 1. A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
- 2. A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
- 4. An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 5. A long thin creature that lives in the soil
- 7. A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
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