Classic Crosswords Classic Fruits Super Expert — Set 15
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A very large deer with wide flat antlers
- 4 A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 5 A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 6 A female chicken that lays eggs
- 7 A beetle that glows in the dark at night
Down
- 1 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 2 A playful animal that swings from trees
- 3 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
Answers
- 2 Across: A very large deer with wide flat antlers (5)MOOSE
- 4 Across: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 5 Across: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 6 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 7 Across: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
- 1 Down: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 2 Down: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 3 Down: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A small brown bird found in many places
- 4 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 5 A large animal people ride on
- 7 A smart ape closely related to humans
- 8 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
Down
- 2 One of the largest snakes in the world
- 3 A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
- 6 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
Answers
- 1 Across: A small brown bird found in many places (7)SPARROW
- 4 Across: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 5 Across: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
- 7 Across: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 8 Across: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 2 Down: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 3 Down: A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water (9)CROCODILE
- 6 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 6 A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 7 A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 8 A long thin creature that lives in the soil
Down
- 1 A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
- 3 A lizard that can change its color
- 4 A large bird with colorful tail feathers
- 5 A large sea creature with big claws
Answers
- 2 Across: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 6 Across: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 7 Across: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 8 Across: A long thin creature that lives in the soil (4)WORM
- 1 Down: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 3 Down: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 4 Down: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
- 5 Down: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
- 6 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 9 A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
Down
- 1 A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 2 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 4 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 5 A female chicken that lays eggs
- 7 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 8 A large animal people ride on
Answers
- 3 Across: A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water (9)CROCODILE
- 6 Across: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 9 Across: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
- 1 Down: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 2 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 4 Down: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 5 Down: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 7 Down: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 8 Down: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A small animal covered in sharp spines
- 4 A long thin creature that lives in the soil
- 7 A small lizard that can climb walls
- 8 A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
- 9 A beetle that glows in the dark at night
Down
- 1 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 3 A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 5 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 6 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
Answers
- 2 Across: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
- 4 Across: A long thin creature that lives in the soil (4)WORM
- 7 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 8 Across: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
- 9 Across: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
- 1 Down: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 3 Down: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 5 Down: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 6 Down: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
Solver Notes
- 2. A very large deer with wide flat antlers
- 4. A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 5. A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 6. A female chicken that lays eggs
- 7. A beetle that glows in the dark at night
- 1. A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 2. A playful animal that swings from trees
- 3. A long reptile with no legs that slithers
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