Puzzle Detail
Classic Crosswords Classic Insects Super Expert — Set 25
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 4 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 5 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 7 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 10 A common bird with a red breast
- 11 One of the largest snakes in the world
Down
- 1 A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 2 A colorful insect with large wings
- 6 A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 8 A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 9 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
Answers
- 3 Across: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 4 Across: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 5 Across: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 7 Across: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 10 Across: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
- 11 Across: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 1 Down: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 2 Down: A colorful insect with large wings (9)BUTTERFLY
- 6 Down: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 8 Down: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 9 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 4 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 5 A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 7 A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
- 8 A playful animal that swings from trees
Down
- 1 A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 2 A large black bird known for being very smart
- 3 A huge animal with a horn on its nose
- 5 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 6 A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
Answers
- 3 Across: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 4 Across: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 5 Across: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 7 Across: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
- 8 Across: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 1 Down: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 2 Down: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 3 Down: A huge animal with a horn on its nose (10)RHINOCEROS
- 5 Down: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 6 Down: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 An ocean animal with eight arms
- 6 A large bird with colorful tail feathers
- 7 A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 10 A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 11 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
Down
- 1 A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 2 A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
- 4 A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 5 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 8 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 9 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
Answers
- 3 Across: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 6 Across: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
- 7 Across: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 10 Across: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 11 Across: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 1 Down: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 2 Down: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
- 4 Down: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 5 Down: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 8 Down: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 9 Down: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 4 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 5 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 6 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 8 A large bird with colorful tail feathers
Down
- 1 A beetle that glows in the dark at night
- 2 A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 3 A large colorful parrot from South America
- 6 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 7 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
Answers
- 4 Across: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 5 Across: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 6 Across: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 8 Across: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
- 1 Down: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
- 2 Down: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 3 Down: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
- 6 Down: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 7 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 4 A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
- 5 A small animal covered in sharp spines
- 7 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 8 A small red beetle with black spots
Down
- 1 A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 2 A small brown bird found in many places
- 6 A small animal related to a horse with long ears
Answers
- 3 Across: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 4 Across: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
- 5 Across: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
- 7 Across: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 8 Across: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 1 Down: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 2 Down: A small brown bird found in many places (7)SPARROW
- 6 Down: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
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Across
- 3. A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 4. A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 5. An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 7. A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 10. A common bird with a red breast
- 11. One of the largest snakes in the world
Down
- 1. A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 2. A colorful insect with large wings
- 6. A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 8. A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 9. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
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