Classic Crosswords Classic Math Hard — Set 22
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 6 A large sea creature with big claws
- 7 A large black bird known for being very smart
- 8 A small lizard that can climb walls
Down
- 2 A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 3 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 4 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 5 A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
Answers
- 1 Across: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 6 Across: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 7 Across: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 8 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 2 Down: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 3 Down: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 4 Down: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 5 Down: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 5 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 6 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 8 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
Down
- 1 A large white bear that lives in the Arctic
- 2 The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 3 A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
- 4 A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 7 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
Answers
- 2 Across: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 5 Across: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 6 Across: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 8 Across: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 1 Down: A large white bear that lives in the Arctic (10)POLAR BEAR
- 2 Down: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 3 Down: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
- 4 Down: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 7 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A long thin creature that lives in the soil
- 4 A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
- 5 A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 6 A very large deer with wide flat antlers
- 7 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 9 A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward
Down
- 1 A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth
- 2 A lizard that can change its color
- 8 A graceful wild animal with antlers
Answers
- 3 Across: A long thin creature that lives in the soil (4)WORM
- 4 Across: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
- 5 Across: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 6 Across: A very large deer with wide flat antlers (5)MOOSE
- 7 Across: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 9 Across: A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward (11)HUMMINGBIRD
- 1 Down: A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth (10)PARROTFISH
- 2 Down: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 8 Down: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
- 4 A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 6 A small lizard that can climb walls
- 7 A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 8 A lizard that can change its color
Down
- 1 A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth
- 3 A common pet that barks and wags its tail
- 5 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
Answers
- 2 Across: A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo (5)PANDA
- 4 Across: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 6 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 7 Across: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 8 Across: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 1 Down: A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth (10)PARROTFISH
- 3 Down: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 5 Down: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 4 A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 6 A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
- 7 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
Down
- 1 A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 2 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 3 The largest animal in the ocean
- 5 A bird that swims in water and quacks
Answers
- 3 Across: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 4 Across: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 6 Across: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 7 Across: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 1 Down: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 2 Down: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 3 Down: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 5 Down: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
Solver Notes
- 1. A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 6. A large sea creature with big claws
- 7. A large black bird known for being very smart
- 8. A small lizard that can climb walls
- 2. A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 3. A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 4. A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 5. A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
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