Classic Crosswords Classic Insects Medium — Set 23
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 3 A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
- 5 A large sea creature with big claws
- 7 A small reptile with four legs and a tail
Down
- 1 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 2 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 4 A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 6 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
Answers
- 2 Across: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 3 Across: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 5 Across: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 7 Across: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 1 Down: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 2 Down: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 4 Down: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 6 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 5 An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 7 A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
- 8 A small orange fish often kept as a pet
- 10 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 11 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
Down
- 2 A large bird with colorful tail feathers
- 3 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 4 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 6 A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 9 A common pet that barks and wags its tail
Answers
- 1 Across: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 5 Across: An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch (8)KANGAROO
- 7 Across: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
- 8 Across: A small orange fish often kept as a pet (8)GOLDFISH
- 10 Across: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 11 Across: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 2 Down: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
- 3 Down: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 4 Down: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 6 Down: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 9 Down: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 3 A see-through ocean animal that can sting
- 7 A lizard that can change its color
- 8 A graceful wild animal with antlers
Down
- 1 A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 4 A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
- 5 A furry animal with a black mask on its face
- 6 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
Answers
- 2 Across: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 3 Across: A see-through ocean animal that can sting (9)JELLYFISH
- 7 Across: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 8 Across: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 1 Down: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 4 Down: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 5 Down: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
- 6 Down: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 5 A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 6 A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 7 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 8 A small red beetle with black spots
Down
- 2 An ocean animal with eight arms
- 3 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 4 A small animal covered in sharp spines
Answers
- 1 Across: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 5 Across: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 6 Across: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 7 Across: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 8 Across: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 2 Down: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 3 Down: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 4 Down: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 3 A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth
- 4 An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 5 A see-through ocean animal that can sting
- 7 A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 8 A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers
Down
- 1 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 2 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 6 A tall animal related to camels from South America
Answers
- 2 Across: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 3 Across: A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth (10)PARROTFISH
- 4 Across: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 5 Across: A see-through ocean animal that can sting (9)JELLYFISH
- 7 Across: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 8 Across: A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers (7)PEACOCK
- 1 Down: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 2 Down: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 6 Down: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
Solver Notes
- 2. A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 3. A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
- 5. A large sea creature with big claws
- 7. A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 1. A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 2. A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 4. A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 6. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
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