Classic Crosswords Classic Fish Expert — Set 29
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
- 3 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 5 An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 6 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 7 The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 8 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 9 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
Down
- 1 A see-through ocean animal that can sting
- 4 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
Answers
- 2 Across: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
- 3 Across: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 5 Across: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 6 Across: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 7 Across: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 8 Across: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 9 Across: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 1 Down: A see-through ocean animal that can sting (9)JELLYFISH
- 4 Down: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A large white bear that lives in the Arctic
- 3 A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly
- 5 A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 7 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 9 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 10 A female chicken that lays eggs
Down
- 2 An ocean animal with eight arms
- 4 A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
- 5 A small brown bird found in many places
- 6 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 8 A flying animal that comes out at night
Answers
- 1 Across: A large white bear that lives in the Arctic (10)POLAR BEAR
- 3 Across: A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly (11)CATERPILLAR
- 5 Across: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 7 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 9 Across: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 10 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 2 Down: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 4 Down: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
- 5 Down: A small brown bird found in many places (7)SPARROW
- 6 Down: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 8 Down: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
- 4 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 7 A smart ape closely related to humans
- 8 A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
Down
- 1 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 3 A playful animal that swings from trees
- 5 A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 6 A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
Answers
- 2 Across: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
- 4 Across: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 7 Across: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 8 Across: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 1 Down: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 3 Down: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 5 Down: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 6 Down: A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo (5)PANDA
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 4 A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 6 A small red beetle with black spots
- 8 A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
Down
- 1 A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 3 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 5 One of the largest snakes in the world
- 7 A small lizard that can climb walls
Answers
- 2 Across: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 4 Across: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 6 Across: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 8 Across: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 1 Down: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 3 Down: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 5 Down: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 7 Down: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
- 4 A small animal covered in sharp spines
- 6 A flying animal that comes out at night
- 8 A female chicken that lays eggs
Down
- 2 A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
- 3 A lizard that can change its color
- 5 A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings
- 7 The largest animal in the ocean
Answers
- 1 Across: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
- 4 Across: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
- 6 Across: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 8 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 2 Down: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 3 Down: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 5 Down: A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings (9)DRAGONFLY
- 7 Down: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
Solver Notes
- 2. A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
- 3. A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 5. An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 6. A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 7. The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 8. A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 9. The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 1. A see-through ocean animal that can sting
- 4. A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
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