Puzzle Detail
Classic Crosswords Classic Jazz Medium — Set 14
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward
- 4 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 5 A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 7 A tall animal related to camels from South America
- 9 A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers
Down
- 1 A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
- 3 A flying animal that comes out at night
- 5 A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
- 6 A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 8 A very large deer with wide flat antlers
Answers
- 2 Across: A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward (11)HUMMINGBIRD
- 4 Across: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 5 Across: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 7 Across: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
- 9 Across: A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers (7)PEACOCK
- 1 Down: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
- 3 Down: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 5 Down: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
- 6 Down: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 8 Down: A very large deer with wide flat antlers (5)MOOSE
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 4 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 6 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 8 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
Down
- 1 A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers
- 3 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 5 A very large deer with wide flat antlers
- 7 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
Answers
- 2 Across: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 4 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 6 Across: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 8 Across: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 1 Down: A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers (7)PEACOCK
- 3 Down: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 5 Down: A very large deer with wide flat antlers (5)MOOSE
- 7 Down: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 5 A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
- 6 A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 8 A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 10 A small animal related to a horse with long ears
- 11 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
Down
- 1 A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 2 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 3 A colorful insect with large wings
- 4 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 7 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 9 A common pet that barks and wags its tail
Answers
- 5 Across: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 6 Across: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
- 8 Across: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 10 Across: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
- 11 Across: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 1 Down: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 2 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 3 Down: A colorful insect with large wings (9)BUTTERFLY
- 4 Down: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 7 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 9 Down: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 One of the largest snakes in the world
- 5 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 6 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 8 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 9 A large black bird known for being very smart
Down
- 1 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 2 A flying animal that comes out at night
- 4 A smart ape closely related to humans
- 7 A large colorful parrot from South America
Answers
- 3 Across: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 5 Across: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 6 Across: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 8 Across: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 9 Across: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 1 Down: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 2 Down: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 4 Down: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 7 Down: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 5 A small brown bird found in many places
- 6 A tall animal related to camels from South America
- 7 A female chicken that lays eggs
- 9 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 11 A small animal related to a horse with long ears
Down
- 1 A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 2 A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
- 4 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 5 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 8 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 10 A long thin creature that lives in the soil
Answers
- 3 Across: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 5 Across: A small brown bird found in many places (7)SPARROW
- 6 Across: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
- 7 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 9 Across: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 11 Across: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
- 1 Down: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 2 Down: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
- 4 Down: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 5 Down: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 8 Down: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 10 Down: A long thin creature that lives in the soil (4)WORM
Solver Notes
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Across
- 2. A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward
- 4. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 5. A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 7. A tall animal related to camels from South America
- 9. A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers
Down
- 1. A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
- 3. A flying animal that comes out at night
- 5. A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
- 6. A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 8. A very large deer with wide flat antlers
Enjoy our collection of classic crossword puzzles featuring traditional grid layouts and a wide range of topics. Each puzzle is free to download, print, and solve at your own pace.
What are classic crossword puzzles?
Classic crossword puzzles use a traditional symmetric grid where solvers fill in words based on numbered clues. Each puzzle features interlocking horizontal and vertical answers that share common letters, creating an engaging word challenge.
How do I solve a classic crossword puzzle?
Start with the clues you know for certain and fill in those answers first. Use the crossing letters to help you figure out harder clues. Work through the across and down clues systematically, and don't be afraid to use a pencil so you can erase.
Who are classic crosswords best suited for?
Classic crossword puzzles are ideal for adults and older students who enjoy vocabulary challenges and general knowledge trivia. They work well for solo relaxation, classroom activities, or group puzzle-solving sessions.
How many classic crossword puzzles are available?
Our library includes dozens of classic crossword puzzles spanning topics like general knowledge, geography, history, and sports. New puzzles are added regularly so you always have fresh challenges to print and solve.
What is the difference between classic and quick crosswords?
Classic crossword puzzles use larger grids with more complex clues and require broader vocabulary knowledge. Quick crosswords feature smaller grids and simpler clues, making them faster to complete and more accessible for beginners.