Classic Crosswords Classic Novels Expert — Set 12
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 4 A colorful insect with large wings
- 6 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 7 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 8 A graceful wild animal with antlers
Down
- 1 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 3 A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 5 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
Answers
- 2 Across: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 4 Across: A colorful insect with large wings (9)BUTTERFLY
- 6 Across: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 7 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 8 Across: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 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
- 5 Down: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 5 A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 6 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 8 A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
Down
- 1 A long thin creature that lives in the soil
- 3 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 4 A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 5 A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 7 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
Answers
- 2 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 5 Across: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 6 Across: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 8 Across: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
- 1 Down: A long thin creature that lives in the soil (4)WORM
- 3 Down: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 4 Down: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 5 Down: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 7 Down: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A small red beetle with black spots
- 4 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 6 A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 7 A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 8 A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
Down
- 1 A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 2 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 3 A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 5 A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 7 A large black bird known for being very smart
Answers
- 1 Across: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 4 Across: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 6 Across: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 7 Across: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
- 8 Across: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 1 Down: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 2 Down: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 3 Down: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 5 Down: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 7 Down: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 5 A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
- 6 A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 8 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
Down
- 1 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 3 A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 4 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 7 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
Answers
- 2 Across: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 5 Across: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 6 Across: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 8 Across: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 1 Down: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 3 Down: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 4 Down: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 7 Down: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 5 A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 6 A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 7 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 9 The fastest land animal with spotted fur
Down
- 1 A smart ape closely related to humans
- 3 A common bird with a red breast
- 4 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 8 A flying animal that comes out at night
- 9 A large farm animal that gives us milk
Answers
- 2 Across: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 5 Across: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 6 Across: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 7 Across: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 9 Across: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 1 Down: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 3 Down: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
- 4 Down: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 8 Down: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 9 Down: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
Solver Notes
- 2. An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 4. A colorful insect with large wings
- 6. A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 7. A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 8. A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 1. A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 3. A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 5. A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
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