Classic Crosswords Classic Grains Expert — Set 22
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
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Across
- 2. A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 3. A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 5. A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 8. A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 9. A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
Down
- 1. The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 4. A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 6. A playful animal that swings from trees
- 7. The largest animal in the ocean
Show answers
- 2 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 3 Across: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 5 Across: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 8 Across: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 9 Across: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 1 Down: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 4 Down: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 6 Down: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 7 Down: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
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Across
- 2. A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 3. A large colorful parrot from South America
- 5. An ocean animal with eight arms
- 7. A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 8. A female chicken that lays eggs
- 9. A small lizard that can climb walls
Down
- 1. A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 4. A large black bird known for being very smart
- 5. A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 6. A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 10. A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
Show answers
- 2 Across: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 3 Across: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
- 5 Across: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 7 Across: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 8 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 9 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 1 Down: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 4 Down: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 5 Down: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 6 Down: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 10 Down: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
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Across
- 4. A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 5. A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 7. A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 8. An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
Down
- 1. A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward
- 2. A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 3. A furry animal with a black mask on its face
- 6. A small red beetle with black spots
Show answers
- 4 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 5 Across: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 7 Across: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 8 Across: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 1 Down: A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward (11)HUMMINGBIRD
- 2 Down: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 3 Down: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
- 6 Down: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
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Across
- 1. A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk
- 3. A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 4. A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 5. A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 6. A large sea creature with big claws
- 7. A common pet that barks and wags its tail
Down
- 2. A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
- 4. A small red beetle with black spots
Show answers
- 1 Across: A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk (8)ELEPHANT
- 3 Across: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 4 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 5 Across: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 6 Across: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 7 Across: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 2 Down: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 4 Down: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
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Across
- 4. A smart ape closely related to humans
- 6. A flying animal that comes out at night
- 7. A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
Down
- 1. A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 2. A large white bear that lives in the Arctic
- 3. A beetle that glows in the dark at night
- 4. A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 5. An animal that lives in water and has fins
Show answers
- 4 Across: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 6 Across: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 7 Across: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 1 Down: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 2 Down: A large white bear that lives in the Arctic (10)POLAR BEAR
- 3 Down: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
- 4 Down: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 5 Down: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
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