Classic Crosswords Classic Fruits Super Expert — Set 3
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
| 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 3 | ||||||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||||
| 6 | 7 | 8 | ||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||||
| 10 | ||||||||||||||
| 11 | ||||||||||||||
Across
- 1. Fish-eating raptor near water
- 3. Large tropical lizard
- 7. Swift hunting bird of prey
- 9. Striped-face burrowing mammal
- 10. Spotted big cat of Africa
- 11. Tusked Arctic marine mammal
Down
- 2. Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird
- 4. Wild dog of Africa and Asia
- 5. Colorful bird that can talk
- 6. Common small brown bird
- 8. Tallest living land animal
Show answers
- 1 Across: Fish-eating raptor near water (6)OSPREY
- 3 Across: Large tropical lizard (6)IGUANA
- 7 Across: Swift hunting bird of prey (6)FALCON
- 9 Across: Striped-face burrowing mammal (6)BADGER
- 10 Across: Spotted big cat of Africa (7)LEOPARD
- 11 Across: Tusked Arctic marine mammal (6)WALRUS
- 2 Down: Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird (7)PENGUIN
- 4 Down: Wild dog of Africa and Asia (6)JACKAL
- 5 Down: Colorful bird that can talk (6)PARROT
- 6 Down: Common small brown bird (7)SPARROW
- 8 Down: Tallest living land animal (7)GIRAFFE
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
| 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | |||||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||||
| 6 | ||||||||||||||
| 7 | 8 | |||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||||
| 10 | ||||||||||||||
Across
- 5. Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird
- 6. Bird with a large bill pouch
- 9. Large tropical lizard
- 10. Large bovine of the plains
Down
- 1. Striped-face burrowing mammal
- 2. Fastest land animal
- 3. Dark-coated big cat
- 4. Largest living primate
- 7. Tusked Arctic marine mammal
- 8. Tallest living land animal
Show answers
- 5 Across: Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird (7)PENGUIN
- 6 Across: Bird with a large bill pouch (7)PELICAN
- 9 Across: Large tropical lizard (6)IGUANA
- 10 Across: Large bovine of the plains (7)BUFFALO
- 1 Down: Striped-face burrowing mammal (6)BADGER
- 2 Down: Fastest land animal (7)CHEETAH
- 3 Down: Dark-coated big cat (7)PANTHER
- 4 Down: Largest living primate (7)GORILLA
- 7 Down: Tusked Arctic marine mammal (6)WALRUS
- 8 Down: Tallest living land animal (7)GIRAFFE
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
| 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 2 | ||||||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | |||||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | |||||||||||||
| 7 | 8 | |||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||||
| 10 | ||||||||||||||
| 11 | ||||||||||||||
| 12 | ||||||||||||||
Across
- 2. Largest living primate
- 3. Eight-armed sea creature
- 8. Intelligent marine mammal
- 9. Striped-face burrowing mammal
- 10. Large tropical lizard
- 11. Swift hunting bird of prey
- 12. Dark-coated big cat
Down
- 1. Tusked Arctic marine mammal
- 4. Bird with a large bill pouch
- 5. Tallest living land animal
- 6. Common small brown bird
- 7. Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird
Show answers
- 2 Across: Largest living primate (7)GORILLA
- 3 Across: Eight-armed sea creature (7)OCTOPUS
- 8 Across: Intelligent marine mammal (7)DOLPHIN
- 9 Across: Striped-face burrowing mammal (6)BADGER
- 10 Across: Large tropical lizard (6)IGUANA
- 11 Across: Swift hunting bird of prey (6)FALCON
- 12 Across: Dark-coated big cat (7)PANTHER
- 1 Down: Tusked Arctic marine mammal (6)WALRUS
- 4 Down: Bird with a large bill pouch (7)PELICAN
- 5 Down: Tallest living land animal (7)GIRAFFE
- 6 Down: Common small brown bird (7)SPARROW
- 7 Down: Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird (7)PENGUIN
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
| 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 2 | ||||||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||||
| 9 | 10 | |||||||||||||
| 11 | ||||||||||||||
| 12 | ||||||||||||||
Across
- 7. Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird
- 8. Red crustacean served at dinner
- 9. Striped-face burrowing mammal
- 11. Colorful bird that can talk
- 12. Swift hunting bird of prey
Down
- 1. Tusked Arctic marine mammal
- 2. Dark-coated big cat
- 3. Eight-armed sea creature
- 4. Fastest land animal
- 5. Spotted big cat of Africa
- 6. Large bovine of the plains
- 10. Tallest living land animal
Show answers
- 7 Across: Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird (7)PENGUIN
- 8 Across: Red crustacean served at dinner (7)LOBSTER
- 9 Across: Striped-face burrowing mammal (6)BADGER
- 11 Across: Colorful bird that can talk (6)PARROT
- 12 Across: Swift hunting bird of prey (6)FALCON
- 1 Down: Tusked Arctic marine mammal (6)WALRUS
- 2 Down: Dark-coated big cat (7)PANTHER
- 3 Down: Eight-armed sea creature (7)OCTOPUS
- 4 Down: Fastest land animal (7)CHEETAH
- 5 Down: Spotted big cat of Africa (7)LEOPARD
- 6 Down: Large bovine of the plains (7)BUFFALO
- 10 Down: Tallest living land animal (7)GIRAFFE
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
| 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | |||||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||||
| 6 | ||||||||||||||
| 7 | 8 | |||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||||
| 10 |
Across
- 3. Swift hunting bird of prey
- 4. Eight-armed sea creature
- 6. Colorful bird that can talk
- 9. Bird with a large bill pouch
- 10. Intelligent marine mammal
Down
- 1. Red crustacean served at dinner
- 2. Spotted big cat of Africa
- 5. Dark-coated big cat
- 7. Wild dog of Africa and Asia
- 8. Tropical bird with huge beak
Show answers
- 3 Across: Swift hunting bird of prey (6)FALCON
- 4 Across: Eight-armed sea creature (7)OCTOPUS
- 6 Across: Colorful bird that can talk (6)PARROT
- 9 Across: Bird with a large bill pouch (7)PELICAN
- 10 Across: Intelligent marine mammal (7)DOLPHIN
- 1 Down: Red crustacean served at dinner (7)LOBSTER
- 2 Down: Spotted big cat of Africa (7)LEOPARD
- 5 Down: Dark-coated big cat (7)PANTHER
- 7 Down: Wild dog of Africa and Asia (6)JACKAL
- 8 Down: Tropical bird with huge beak (6)TOUCAN
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.