Classic Crosswords Classic Math Hard — Set 14
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A tall animal related to camels from South America
- 4 An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 5 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 8 A small animal related to a horse with long ears
- 9 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 10 A flying animal that comes out at night
Down
- 2 One of the largest snakes in the world
- 3 A large black bird known for being very smart
- 5 A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 6 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 7 The fastest land animal with spotted fur
Answers
- 1 Across: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
- 4 Across: An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch (8)KANGAROO
- 5 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 8 Across: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
- 9 Across: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 10 Across: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 2 Down: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 3 Down: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 5 Down: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 6 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 7 Down: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 4 An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 6 A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 7 A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 8 A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 9 A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 10 A large bird with colorful tail feathers
Down
- 1 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 2 A furry animal with a black mask on its face
- 3 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 5 A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings
Answers
- 4 Across: An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch (8)KANGAROO
- 6 Across: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 7 Across: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 8 Across: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 9 Across: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 10 Across: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
- 1 Down: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 2 Down: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
- 3 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 5 Down: A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings (9)DRAGONFLY
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 4 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 6 A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward
Down
- 1 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 3 A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 4 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 5 The largest animal in the ocean
- 7 A playful animal that swings from trees
- 8 A graceful wild animal with antlers
Answers
- 2 Across: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 4 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 6 Across: A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward (11)HUMMINGBIRD
- 1 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 3 Down: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 4 Down: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 5 Down: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 7 Down: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 8 Down: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 3 A small red beetle with black spots
- 7 A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 8 A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
- 10 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 11 A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
Down
- 2 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 4 A small animal related to a horse with long ears
- 5 A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 6 A pink farm animal with a curly tail
- 9 A large animal people ride on
Answers
- 1 Across: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 3 Across: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 7 Across: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 8 Across: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
- 10 Across: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 11 Across: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 2 Down: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 4 Down: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
- 5 Down: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 6 Down: A pink farm animal with a curly tail (3)PIG
- 9 Down: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A colorful insect with large wings
- 5 A flying animal that comes out at night
- 6 A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
- 8 A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
Down
- 1 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 3 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 4 A tall animal related to camels from South America
- 7 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
Answers
- 2 Across: A colorful insect with large wings (9)BUTTERFLY
- 5 Across: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 6 Across: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 8 Across: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 1 Down: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 3 Down: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 4 Down: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
- 7 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
Solver Notes
- 1. A tall animal related to camels from South America
- 4. An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 5. A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 8. A small animal related to a horse with long ears
- 9. The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 10. A flying animal that comes out at night
- 2. One of the largest snakes in the world
- 3. A large black bird known for being very smart
- 5. A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 6. A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 7. The fastest land animal with spotted fur
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