Puzzle Detail
Classic Crosswords Classic Grains Hard — Set 29
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 An ocean animal with eight arms
- 4 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 6 A large black bird known for being very smart
- 8 A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 9 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 10 A very large deer with wide flat antlers
Down
- 2 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 3 A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 5 A see-through ocean animal that can sting
- 7 A long thin creature that lives in the soil
Answers
- 1 Across: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 4 Across: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 6 Across: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 8 Across: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 9 Across: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 10 Across: A very large deer with wide flat antlers (5)MOOSE
- 2 Down: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 3 Down: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 5 Down: A see-through ocean animal that can sting (9)JELLYFISH
- 7 Down: A long thin creature that lives in the soil (4)WORM
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 7 A smart ape closely related to humans
- 8 A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 9 A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
Down
- 1 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 2 A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly
- 4 A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers
- 5 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 6 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
Answers
- 3 Across: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 7 Across: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 8 Across: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
- 9 Across: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 1 Down: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 2 Down: A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly (11)CATERPILLAR
- 4 Down: A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers (7)PEACOCK
- 5 Down: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 6 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 The largest animal in the ocean
- 3 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 6 A large black bird known for being very smart
- 7 A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 8 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
Down
- 1 A see-through ocean animal that can sting
- 4 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 5 A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
Answers
- 2 Across: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 3 Across: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 6 Across: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 7 Across: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 8 Across: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 1 Down: A see-through ocean animal that can sting (9)JELLYFISH
- 4 Down: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 5 Down: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 3 An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 6 A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 8 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 9 A large colorful parrot from South America
- 10 A lizard that can change its color
Down
- 1 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 2 A small red beetle with black spots
- 4 A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 5 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 7 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
Answers
- 1 Across: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 3 Across: An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch (8)KANGAROO
- 6 Across: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 8 Across: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 9 Across: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
- 10 Across: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 1 Down: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 2 Down: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 4 Down: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 5 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 7 Down: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 The largest animal in the ocean
- 5 A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 7 A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 8 A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
Down
- 2 A large animal people ride on
- 3 A small red beetle with black spots
- 4 A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
- 6 A small brown bird found in many places
Answers
- 1 Across: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 5 Across: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 7 Across: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 8 Across: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
- 2 Down: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
- 3 Down: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 4 Down: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
- 6 Down: A small brown bird found in many places (7)SPARROW
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Across
- 1. An ocean animal with eight arms
- 4. A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 6. A large black bird known for being very smart
- 8. A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 9. A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 10. A very large deer with wide flat antlers
Down
- 2. A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 3. A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 5. A see-through ocean animal that can sting
- 7. A long thin creature that lives in the soil
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