Puzzle Detail
Classic Crosswords Classic Health Expert — Set 17
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly
- 6 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 9 A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 10 A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
- 11 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
Down
- 1 A long thin creature that lives in the soil
- 3 A furry animal with a black mask on its face
- 4 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 5 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 7 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 8 A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
Answers
- 2 Across: A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly (11)CATERPILLAR
- 6 Across: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 9 Across: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 10 Across: A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo (5)PANDA
- 11 Across: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 1 Down: A long thin creature that lives in the soil (4)WORM
- 3 Down: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
- 4 Down: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 5 Down: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 7 Down: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 8 Down: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A huge animal with a horn on its nose
- 4 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 7 A see-through ocean animal that can sting
- 9 A male chicken that crows in the morning
Down
- 1 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 3 A female chicken that lays eggs
- 5 A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
- 6 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 8 A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
Answers
- 2 Across: A huge animal with a horn on its nose (10)RHINOCEROS
- 4 Across: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 7 Across: A see-through ocean animal that can sting (9)JELLYFISH
- 9 Across: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 1 Down: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 3 Down: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 5 Down: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
- 6 Down: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 8 Down: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 3 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 5 A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 7 The largest animal in the ocean
- 8 A graceful wild animal with antlers
Down
- 2 A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 4 A large black bird known for being very smart
- 6 A large bird with colorful tail feathers
Answers
- 1 Across: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 3 Across: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 5 Across: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 7 Across: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 8 Across: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 2 Down: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 4 Down: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 6 Down: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 4 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 5 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 6 A pink farm animal with a curly tail
- 7 A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 9 A female chicken that lays eggs
Down
- 1 A see-through ocean animal that can sting
- 2 A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 4 A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 8 A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
Answers
- 3 Across: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 4 Across: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 5 Across: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 6 Across: A pink farm animal with a curly tail (3)PIG
- 7 Across: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 9 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 1 Down: A see-through ocean animal that can sting (9)JELLYFISH
- 2 Down: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 4 Down: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 8 Down: A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo (5)PANDA
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A female chicken that lays eggs
- 5 A large bird with colorful tail feathers
- 6 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 8 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
Down
- 1 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 2 A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 4 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 7 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
Answers
- 3 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 5 Across: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
- 6 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 8 Across: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 1 Down: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 2 Down: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 4 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
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Across
- 2. A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly
- 6. A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 9. A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 10. A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
- 11. A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
Down
- 1. A long thin creature that lives in the soil
- 3. A furry animal with a black mask on its face
- 4. An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 5. A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 7. A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 8. A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
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