Puzzle Detail
Classic Crosswords Classic Mountains Medium — Set 17
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 4 A large black bird known for being very smart
- 5 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 9 An ocean animal with eight arms
Down
- 1 A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
- 2 A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 6 A small red beetle with black spots
- 7 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 8 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
Answers
- 3 Across: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 4 Across: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 5 Across: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 9 Across: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 1 Down: A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water (9)CROCODILE
- 2 Down: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 6 Down: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 7 Down: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 8 Down: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 The largest animal in the ocean
- 5 A common pet that barks and wags its tail
- 7 One of the largest snakes in the world
- 9 A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
Down
- 2 A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 3 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 4 A lizard that can change its color
- 6 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 8 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
Answers
- 1 Across: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 5 Across: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 7 Across: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 9 Across: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 2 Down: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 3 Down: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 4 Down: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 6 Down: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 8 Down: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 4 A small lizard that can climb walls
- 6 A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
- 8 A small curved sea creature often used in food
Down
- 2 The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 3 A long thin creature that lives in the soil
- 5 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 6 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 7 A graceful wild animal with antlers
Answers
- 1 Across: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 4 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 6 Across: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
- 8 Across: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 2 Down: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 3 Down: A long thin creature that lives in the soil (4)WORM
- 5 Down: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 6 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 7 Down: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 4 A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 5 The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 8 A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 9 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
Down
- 1 A common pet that barks and wags its tail
- 3 A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 4 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 6 A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 7 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
Answers
- 2 Across: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 4 Across: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 5 Across: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 8 Across: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 9 Across: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 1 Down: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 3 Down: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 4 Down: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 6 Down: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 7 Down: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 6 A large sea creature with big claws
- 7 A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 9 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 10 A small curved sea creature often used in food
Down
- 1 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 2 A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 4 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 5 A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 8 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 10 A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
Answers
- 3 Across: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 6 Across: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 7 Across: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 9 Across: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 10 Across: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 1 Down: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 2 Down: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 4 Down: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 5 Down: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 8 Down: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 10 Down: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
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Across
- 3. The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 4. A large black bird known for being very smart
- 5. A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 9. An ocean animal with eight arms
Down
- 1. A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
- 2. A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 6. A small red beetle with black spots
- 7. A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 8. A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
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