Puzzle Detail
Classic Crosswords Classic Mammals Super Expert — Set 25
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 2 A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 5 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 8 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
Down
- 1 The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 3 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 4 An ocean animal with eight arms
- 6 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 7 A small animal related to a horse with long ears
Answers
- 1 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 2 Across: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 5 Across: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 8 Across: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 1 Down: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 3 Down: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 4 Down: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 6 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 7 Down: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
- 3 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 8 A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 9 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 10 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
Down
- 2 A small orange fish often kept as a pet
- 4 A smart ape closely related to humans
- 5 A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 6 A large colorful parrot from South America
- 7 A common bird with a red breast
Answers
- 1 Across: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 3 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 8 Across: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 9 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 10 Across: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 2 Down: A small orange fish often kept as a pet (8)GOLDFISH
- 4 Down: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 5 Down: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 6 Down: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
- 7 Down: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 4 A large colorful parrot from South America
- 5 A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 7 A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 8 A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
Down
- 1 A large white bear that lives in the Arctic
- 2 A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 4 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 6 A bird that swims in water and quacks
Answers
- 3 Across: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 4 Across: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
- 5 Across: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 7 Across: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 8 Across: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
- 1 Down: A large white bear that lives in the Arctic (10)POLAR BEAR
- 2 Down: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 4 Down: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 6 Down: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 4 A small orange fish often kept as a pet
- 5 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 7 A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
- 9 A flying animal that comes out at night
Down
- 1 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 2 A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
- 3 A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 6 A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
- 8 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
Answers
- 4 Across: A small orange fish often kept as a pet (8)GOLDFISH
- 5 Across: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 7 Across: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
- 9 Across: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 1 Down: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 2 Down: A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water (9)CROCODILE
- 3 Down: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 6 Down: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
- 8 Down: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A very large deer with wide flat antlers
- 3 A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 4 A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
- 6 A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 7 A common bird with a red breast
Down
- 2 A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 4 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 5 A furry animal with a black mask on its face
Answers
- 1 Across: A very large deer with wide flat antlers (5)MOOSE
- 3 Across: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 4 Across: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 6 Across: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 7 Across: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
- 2 Down: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 4 Down: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 5 Down: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
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Across
- 1. A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 2. A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 5. A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 8. A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
Down
- 1. The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 3. A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 4. An ocean animal with eight arms
- 6. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 7. A small animal related to a horse with long ears
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