Puzzle Detail
Classic Crosswords Classic Mammals Super Expert — Set 17
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
- 2 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 4 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 5 A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 6 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 8 A lizard that can change its color
Down
- 1 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 2 A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 3 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 7 A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
Answers
- 1 Across: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 2 Across: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 4 Across: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 5 Across: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 6 Across: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 8 Across: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 1 Down: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 2 Down: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 3 Down: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 7 Down: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A large colorful parrot from South America
- 3 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 6 A playful animal that swings from trees
- 8 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 9 A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly
- 10 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
Down
- 2 A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
- 4 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 5 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 7 A bird that swims in water and quacks
Answers
- 1 Across: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
- 3 Across: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 6 Across: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 8 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 9 Across: A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly (11)CATERPILLAR
- 10 Across: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 2 Down: A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water (9)CROCODILE
- 4 Down: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 5 Down: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 7 Down: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 4 A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 6 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 9 A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
Down
- 1 A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 2 A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 5 A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
- 7 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 8 A common pet that barks and wags its tail
Answers
- 3 Across: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 4 Across: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 6 Across: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 9 Across: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 1 Down: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 2 Down: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 5 Down: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
- 7 Down: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 8 Down: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
- 6 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 7 A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 9 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 10 A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
Down
- 1 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 3 A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
- 4 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 5 A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 8 A playful water animal that floats on its back
Answers
- 2 Across: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
- 6 Across: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 7 Across: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 9 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 10 Across: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 1 Down: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 3 Down: A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo (5)PANDA
- 4 Down: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 5 Down: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 8 Down: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 4 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 6 A small animal covered in sharp spines
- 7 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 8 A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
- 9 A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
Down
- 1 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 2 A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward
- 3 A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 5 A common pet that barks and wags its tail
Answers
- 4 Across: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 6 Across: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
- 7 Across: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 8 Across: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
- 9 Across: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
- 1 Down: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 2 Down: A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward (11)HUMMINGBIRD
- 3 Down: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 5 Down: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
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Across
- 1. A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 2. A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 4. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 5. A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 6. An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 8. A lizard that can change its color
Down
- 1. A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 2. A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 3. A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 7. A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
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