Classic Crosswords Classic Folklore Super Expert — Set 18
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 5 A smart ape closely related to humans
- 7 A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 8 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 9 A male chicken that crows in the morning
Down
- 2 A small animal related to a horse with long ears
- 3 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 4 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 6 A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
Answers
- 1 Across: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 5 Across: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 7 Across: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 8 Across: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 9 Across: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 2 Down: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
- 3 Down: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 4 Down: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 6 Down: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 4 A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 6 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 7 A small lizard that can climb walls
Down
- 1 A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
- 3 A small animal covered in sharp spines
- 4 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 5 A very large deer with wide flat antlers
Answers
- 2 Across: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 4 Across: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 6 Across: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 7 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 1 Down: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
- 3 Down: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
- 4 Down: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 5 Down: A very large deer with wide flat antlers (5)MOOSE
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 5 A playful animal that swings from trees
- 6 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 7 A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 8 A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
Down
- 1 The largest animal in the ocean
- 2 A lizard that can change its color
- 4 A small reptile with four legs and a tail
Answers
- 3 Across: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 5 Across: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 6 Across: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 7 Across: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 8 Across: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 1 Down: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 2 Down: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 4 Down: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 5 A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers
- 6 A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 7 A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 8 A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
Down
- 1 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 2 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 4 An ocean animal with eight arms
- 6 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
Answers
- 3 Across: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 5 Across: A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers (7)PEACOCK
- 6 Across: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
- 7 Across: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 8 Across: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
- 1 Down: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 2 Down: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 4 Down: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 6 Down: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
- 4 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 6 A small red beetle with black spots
Down
- 1 A large sea creature with big claws
- 2 A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
- 3 A large bird with colorful tail feathers
- 5 A common pet that barks and wags its tail
- 7 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 8 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
Answers
- 3 Across: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
- 4 Across: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 6 Across: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 1 Down: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 2 Down: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 3 Down: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
- 5 Down: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 7 Down: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 8 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
Solver Notes
- 1. An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 5. A smart ape closely related to humans
- 7. A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 8. A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 9. A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 2. A small animal related to a horse with long ears
- 3. A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 4. The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 6. A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
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