Puzzle Detail
Classic Crosswords Classic Forests Hard — Set 15
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 4 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 6 A large sea creature with big claws
- 8 A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
Down
- 1 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 2 A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 5 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 7 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 8 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
Answers
- 3 Across: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 4 Across: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 6 Across: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 8 Across: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 1 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 2 Down: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 5 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 7 Down: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 8 Down: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 4 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 5 A small lizard that can climb walls
- 6 A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 8 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
Down
- 1 The largest animal in the ocean
- 2 A playful animal that swings from trees
- 5 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 7 A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 9 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
Answers
- 3 Across: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 4 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 5 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 6 Across: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 8 Across: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 1 Down: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 2 Down: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 5 Down: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 7 Down: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 9 Down: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 2 A large black bird known for being very smart
- 4 A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 5 A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 6 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 9 A large colorful parrot from South America
Down
- 1 A furry animal with a black mask on its face
- 3 The largest animal in the ocean
- 7 A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 8 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
Answers
- 1 Across: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 2 Across: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 4 Across: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 5 Across: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 6 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 9 Across: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
- 1 Down: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
- 3 Down: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 7 Down: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 8 Down: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 4 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 6 A tall animal related to camels from South America
- 8 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 9 A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
- 10 A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
Down
- 1 A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 2 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 5 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 7 A large colorful parrot from South America
Answers
- 3 Across: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 4 Across: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 6 Across: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
- 8 Across: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 9 Across: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
- 10 Across: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
- 1 Down: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 2 Down: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 5 Down: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 7 Down: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
- 4 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 6 A female chicken that lays eggs
- 7 A flying animal that comes out at night
- 8 A small animal related to a horse with long ears
Down
- 1 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 2 An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 5 A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
- 7 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 8 A common pet that barks and wags its tail
Answers
- 3 Across: A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water (9)CROCODILE
- 4 Across: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 6 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 7 Across: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 8 Across: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
- 1 Down: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 2 Down: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 5 Down: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 7 Down: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 8 Down: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
Solver Notes
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Across
- 3. A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 4. A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 6. A large sea creature with big claws
- 8. A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
Down
- 1. A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 2. A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 5. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 7. A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 8. A small furry pet that purrs and meows
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