Classic Crosswords Classic Folklore Super Expert — Set 27
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
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Across
- 1. A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 4. A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 5. A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 6. A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 7. A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
Down
- 2. A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 3. A tall animal related to camels from South America
- 4. A small brown bird found in many places
- 5. A large black bird known for being very smart
Show answers
- 1 Across: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 4 Across: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 5 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 6 Across: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 7 Across: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
- 2 Down: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 3 Down: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
- 4 Down: A small brown bird found in many places (7)SPARROW
- 5 Down: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
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Across
- 4. A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
- 5. A flying animal that comes out at night
- 8. The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 9. A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
Down
- 1. A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
- 2. A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 3. A large black bird known for being very smart
- 4. A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 6. A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 7. A female chicken that lays eggs
Show answers
- 4 Across: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
- 5 Across: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 8 Across: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 9 Across: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 1 Down: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
- 2 Down: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 3 Down: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 4 Down: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 6 Down: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 7 Down: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
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Across
- 1. A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 5. A common bird with a red breast
- 6. A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
- 8. The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
Down
- 2. A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward
- 3. A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings
- 4. A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 5. A furry animal with a black mask on its face
- 7. A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
Show answers
- 1 Across: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 5 Across: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
- 6 Across: A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo (5)PANDA
- 8 Across: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 2 Down: A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward (11)HUMMINGBIRD
- 3 Down: A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings (9)DRAGONFLY
- 4 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 5 Down: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
- 7 Down: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
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Across
- 1. An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 2. A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 4. A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 5. A small lizard that can climb walls
- 6. A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 7. A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
Down
- 1. A beetle that glows in the dark at night
- 2. One of the largest snakes in the world
- 3. A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
Show answers
- 1 Across: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 2 Across: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 4 Across: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 5 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 6 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 7 Across: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 1 Down: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
- 2 Down: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 3 Down: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
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Across
- 2. A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 4. A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 5. A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
- 6. A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
Down
- 1. A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 2. A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 3. A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 4. A small red beetle with black spots
Show answers
- 2 Across: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 4 Across: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 5 Across: A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo (5)PANDA
- 6 Across: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 1 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 2 Down: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 3 Down: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 4 Down: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
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