Classic Crosswords Classic Forests Hard — Set 18
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
| 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||
| 6 | ||||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||
| 9 |
Across
- 2. A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 7. A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 8. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 9. A small animal related to a horse with long ears
Down
- 1. A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 3. A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
- 4. A smart ape closely related to humans
- 5. A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 6. A colorful insect with large wings
Show answers
- 2 Across: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 7 Across: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 8 Across: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 9 Across: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
- 1 Down: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 3 Down: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 4 Down: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 5 Down: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 6 Down: A colorful insect with large wings (9)BUTTERFLY
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
| 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||
| 6 | 7 | |||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||
Across
- 2. An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 5. A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 6. A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
- 9. A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
Down
- 1. The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 3. A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 4. A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
- 7. An ocean animal with eight arms
- 8. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
Show answers
- 2 Across: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 5 Across: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 6 Across: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
- 9 Across: A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water (9)CROCODILE
- 1 Down: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 3 Down: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 4 Down: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
- 7 Down: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 8 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
| 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||
| 8 | 9 | |||||||||||
| 10 | ||||||||||||
Across
- 5. A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 7. A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 8. A small lizard that can climb walls
- 9. A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 10. A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
Down
- 1. A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
- 2. A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 3. A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 4. A huge animal with a horn on its nose
- 6. A common bird with a red breast
Show answers
- 5 Across: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 7 Across: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 8 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 9 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 10 Across: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 1 Down: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
- 2 Down: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 3 Down: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 4 Down: A huge animal with a horn on its nose (10)RHINOCEROS
- 6 Down: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
| 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2 | ||||||||||||
| 3 | ||||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 6 | ||||||||||||
| 7 | 8 | |||||||||||
Across
- 2. A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 4. An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 6. A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
- 7. A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
Down
- 1. A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 3. A very large deer with wide flat antlers
- 5. A large animal people ride on
- 8. A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
Show answers
- 2 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 4 Across: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 6 Across: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
- 7 Across: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
- 1 Down: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 3 Down: A very large deer with wide flat antlers (5)MOOSE
- 5 Down: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
- 8 Down: A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo (5)PANDA
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||
Across
- 2. A small animal related to a horse with long ears
- 4. A small animal covered in sharp spines
- 7. A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 8. A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 9. A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
Down
- 1. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 3. An ocean animal with eight arms
- 5. A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 6. A playful animal that swings from trees
Show answers
- 2 Across: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
- 4 Across: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
- 7 Across: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 8 Across: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 9 Across: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 1 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 3 Down: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 5 Down: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 6 Down: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
Solver Notes
Enjoy our collection of classic crossword puzzles featuring traditional grid layouts and a wide range of topics. Each puzzle is free to download, print, and solve at your own pace.
What are classic crossword puzzles?
Classic crossword puzzles use a traditional symmetric grid where solvers fill in words based on numbered clues. Each puzzle features interlocking horizontal and vertical answers that share common letters, creating an engaging word challenge.
How do I solve a classic crossword puzzle?
Start with the clues you know for certain and fill in those answers first. Use the crossing letters to help you figure out harder clues. Work through the across and down clues systematically, and don't be afraid to use a pencil so you can erase.
Who are classic crosswords best suited for?
Classic crossword puzzles are ideal for adults and older students who enjoy vocabulary challenges and general knowledge trivia. They work well for solo relaxation, classroom activities, or group puzzle-solving sessions.
How many classic crossword puzzles are available?
Our library includes dozens of classic crossword puzzles spanning topics like general knowledge, geography, history, and sports. New puzzles are added regularly so you always have fresh challenges to print and solve.
What is the difference between classic and quick crosswords?
Classic crossword puzzles use larger grids with more complex clues and require broader vocabulary knowledge. Quick crosswords feature smaller grids and simpler clues, making them faster to complete and more accessible for beginners.