Puzzle Detail
Classic Crosswords Classic Grains Medium — Set 29
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 4 A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 5 An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 7 A large bird with colorful tail feathers
- 9 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 10 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 11 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
Down
- 1 A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 2 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 4 A common pet that barks and wags its tail
- 6 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 8 A large colorful parrot from South America
Answers
- 3 Across: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 4 Across: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 5 Across: An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch (8)KANGAROO
- 7 Across: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
- 9 Across: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 10 Across: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 11 Across: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 1 Down: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 2 Down: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 4 Down: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 6 Down: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 8 Down: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A small orange fish often kept as a pet
- 3 A large black bird known for being very smart
- 4 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 6 A small red beetle with black spots
- 7 A lizard that can change its color
Down
- 1 A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 2 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 4 A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
- 5 A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
Answers
- 2 Across: A small orange fish often kept as a pet (8)GOLDFISH
- 3 Across: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 4 Across: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 6 Across: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 7 Across: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 1 Down: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 2 Down: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 4 Down: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
- 5 Down: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A female chicken that lays eggs
- 5 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 6 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 7 A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 8 A large bird with colorful tail feathers
Down
- 1 A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 3 A long thin creature that lives in the soil
- 4 A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings
Answers
- 2 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 5 Across: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 6 Across: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 7 Across: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 8 Across: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
- 1 Down: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 3 Down: A long thin creature that lives in the soil (4)WORM
- 4 Down: A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings (9)DRAGONFLY
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A small orange fish often kept as a pet
- 5 A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
- 6 A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 8 The largest animal in the ocean
Down
- 2 A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
- 3 A playful animal that swings from trees
- 4 A large black bird known for being very smart
- 5 A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
- 7 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
Answers
- 1 Across: A small orange fish often kept as a pet (8)GOLDFISH
- 5 Across: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
- 6 Across: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 8 Across: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 2 Down: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 3 Down: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 4 Down: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 5 Down: A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo (5)PANDA
- 7 Down: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 4 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 5 An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 6 A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 7 A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
Down
- 1 A playful animal that swings from trees
- 2 A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 3 A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 6 A large farm animal that gives us milk
Answers
- 4 Across: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 5 Across: An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch (8)KANGAROO
- 6 Across: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
- 7 Across: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 1 Down: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 2 Down: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 3 Down: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 6 Down: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
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Across
- 3. A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 4. A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 5. An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 7. A large bird with colorful tail feathers
- 9. A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 10. A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 11. A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
Down
- 1. A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 2. A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 4. A common pet that barks and wags its tail
- 6. A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 8. A large colorful parrot from South America
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