Classic Crosswords Classic Mythology Expert — Set 22
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 4 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 5 An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 8 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 9 A common bird with a red breast
- 10 A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
Down
- 2 A large white bear that lives in the Arctic
- 3 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 6 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 7 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
Answers
- 1 Across: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 4 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 5 Across: An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch (8)KANGAROO
- 8 Across: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 9 Across: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
- 10 Across: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
- 2 Down: A large white bear that lives in the Arctic (10)POLAR BEAR
- 3 Down: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 6 Down: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 7 Down: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 5 A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 6 A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 8 A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers
Down
- 1 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 2 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 3 A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
- 4 A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
- 7 A small lizard that can climb walls
Answers
- 3 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 5 Across: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 6 Across: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 8 Across: A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers (7)PEACOCK
- 1 Down: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 2 Down: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 3 Down: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 4 Down: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
- 7 Down: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 6 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 7 A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
- 9 An animal that lives in water and has fins
Down
- 1 A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
- 2 A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
- 4 A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 5 A large sea creature with big claws
- 8 A common bird with a red breast
Answers
- 3 Across: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 6 Across: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 7 Across: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 9 Across: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 1 Down: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
- 2 Down: A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water (9)CROCODILE
- 4 Down: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 5 Down: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 8 Down: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 4 A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
- 6 A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
- 8 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 9 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 10 A small animal covered in sharp spines
Down
- 2 A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
- 3 A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 5 A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth
- 7 A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
Answers
- 1 Across: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 4 Across: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
- 6 Across: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 8 Across: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 9 Across: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 10 Across: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
- 2 Down: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
- 3 Down: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 5 Down: A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth (10)PARROTFISH
- 7 Down: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 4 An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 5 A large colorful parrot from South America
- 8 A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
Down
- 1 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 3 A tall animal related to camels from South America
- 6 A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 7 A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
Answers
- 2 Across: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 4 Across: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 5 Across: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
- 8 Across: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 1 Down: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 3 Down: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
- 6 Down: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 7 Down: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
Solver Notes
- 1. A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 4. A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 5. An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 8. A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 9. A common bird with a red breast
- 10. A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
- 2. A large white bear that lives in the Arctic
- 3. An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 6. The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 7. A small furry animal with long ears that hops
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