Puzzle Detail
Classic Crosswords Classic Insects Hard — Set 26
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 5 A small lizard that can climb walls
- 6 A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
- 8 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 9 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
Down
- 2 An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 3 A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 4 A large white bear that lives in the Arctic
- 7 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
Answers
- 1 Across: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 5 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 6 Across: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
- 8 Across: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 9 Across: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 2 Down: An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch (8)KANGAROO
- 3 Down: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 4 Down: A large white bear that lives in the Arctic (10)POLAR BEAR
- 7 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 3 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 6 A large sea creature with big claws
- 8 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 9 A large white bear that lives in the Arctic
Down
- 1 A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 4 A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 5 A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 7 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
Answers
- 2 Across: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 3 Across: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 6 Across: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 8 Across: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 9 Across: A large white bear that lives in the Arctic (10)POLAR BEAR
- 1 Down: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 4 Down: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 5 Down: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 7 Down: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 5 A small animal related to a horse with long ears
- 6 A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 8 A playful water animal that floats on its back
Down
- 1 An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 2 A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 4 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 7 A female chicken that lays eggs
Answers
- 3 Across: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 5 Across: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
- 6 Across: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 8 Across: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 1 Down: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 2 Down: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 4 Down: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 7 Down: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 4 A large bird with colorful tail feathers
- 5 A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 6 A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
- 7 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 8 A small curved sea creature often used in food
Down
- 1 A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly
- 3 A small animal covered in sharp spines
Answers
- 2 Across: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 4 Across: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
- 5 Across: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 6 Across: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 7 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 8 Across: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 1 Down: A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly (11)CATERPILLAR
- 3 Down: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 5 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 6 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 7 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
Down
- 1 A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 2 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 3 A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
- 4 A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 6 A flying animal that comes out at night
Answers
- 2 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 5 Across: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 6 Across: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 7 Across: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 1 Down: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 2 Down: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 3 Down: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
- 4 Down: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 6 Down: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
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Across
- 1. A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 5. A small lizard that can climb walls
- 6. A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
- 8. A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 9. A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
Down
- 2. An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 3. A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 4. A large white bear that lives in the Arctic
- 7. A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
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