Classic Crosswords Classic Health Expert — Set 28
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A smart ape closely related to humans
- 4 An ocean animal with eight arms
- 6 A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
- 7 A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
Down
- 1 A small animal covered in sharp spines
- 3 A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 4 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 5 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
Answers
- 2 Across: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 4 Across: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 6 Across: A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water (9)CROCODILE
- 7 Across: A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo (5)PANDA
- 1 Down: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
- 3 Down: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 4 Down: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 5 Down: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A large white bear that lives in the Arctic
- 4 A pink farm animal with a curly tail
- 7 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 9 A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 10 An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
Down
- 2 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 3 A lizard that can change its color
- 5 A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 6 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 8 A tall animal related to camels from South America
Answers
- 1 Across: A large white bear that lives in the Arctic (10)POLAR BEAR
- 4 Across: A pink farm animal with a curly tail (3)PIG
- 7 Across: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 9 Across: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 10 Across: An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch (8)KANGAROO
- 2 Down: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 3 Down: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 5 Down: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 6 Down: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 8 Down: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
- 4 A large sea creature with big claws
- 6 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 7 An animal that lives in water and has fins
Down
- 1 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 2 A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings
- 3 A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
- 5 A large animal people ride on
Answers
- 1 Across: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
- 4 Across: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 6 Across: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 7 Across: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 1 Down: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 2 Down: A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings (9)DRAGONFLY
- 3 Down: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 5 Down: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A small animal covered in sharp spines
- 3 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 6 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 7 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 8 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 9 A playful animal that swings from trees
Down
- 2 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 4 A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
- 5 A colorful insect with large wings
Answers
- 1 Across: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
- 3 Across: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 6 Across: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 7 Across: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 8 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 9 Across: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 2 Down: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 4 Down: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
- 5 Down: A colorful insect with large wings (9)BUTTERFLY
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 4 An ocean animal with eight arms
- 7 A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
- 8 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
Down
- 1 The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 2 A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 3 A playful animal that swings from trees
- 5 A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers
- 6 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
Answers
- 4 Across: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 7 Across: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 8 Across: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 1 Down: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 2 Down: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 3 Down: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 5 Down: A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers (7)PEACOCK
- 6 Down: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
Solver Notes
- 2. A smart ape closely related to humans
- 4. An ocean animal with eight arms
- 6. A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
- 7. A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
- 1. A small animal covered in sharp spines
- 3. A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 4. A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 5. A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
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