Puzzle Detail
Classic Crosswords Classic Novels Hard — Set 20
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 4 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 6 A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 8 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
Down
- 1 A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 2 A large colorful parrot from South America
- 3 A large sea creature with big claws
- 5 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 7 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
Answers
- 4 Across: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 6 Across: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
- 8 Across: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 1 Down: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 2 Down: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
- 3 Down: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 5 Down: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 7 Down: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 4 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 7 A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 8 A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk
- 10 A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
- 11 A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 12 A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
Down
- 2 A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 3 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 5 A small animal covered in sharp spines
- 6 A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
- 9 A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
Answers
- 1 Across: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 4 Across: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 7 Across: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 8 Across: A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk (8)ELEPHANT
- 10 Across: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
- 11 Across: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 12 Across: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
- 2 Down: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 3 Down: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 5 Down: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
- 6 Down: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
- 9 Down: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 3 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 6 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 7 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 8 A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 10 A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
Down
- 2 A tall animal related to camels from South America
- 4 A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
- 5 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 9 A female chicken that lays eggs
Answers
- 1 Across: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 3 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 6 Across: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 7 Across: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 8 Across: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 10 Across: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 2 Down: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
- 4 Down: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
- 5 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 9 Down: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 5 A playful animal that swings from trees
- 6 A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 8 A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings
- 9 A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
Down
- 1 A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 2 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 4 A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
- 5 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 7 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
Answers
- 3 Across: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 5 Across: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 6 Across: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 8 Across: A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings (9)DRAGONFLY
- 9 Across: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 1 Down: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 2 Down: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 4 Down: A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo (5)PANDA
- 5 Down: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 7 Down: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A large animal people ride on
- 6 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 7 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 8 A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
Down
- 1 A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 2 A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 4 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 5 A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers
Answers
- 3 Across: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
- 6 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 7 Across: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 8 Across: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 1 Down: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 2 Down: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 4 Down: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 5 Down: A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers (7)PEACOCK
Solver Notes
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Across
- 4. A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 6. A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 8. A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
Down
- 1. A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 2. A large colorful parrot from South America
- 3. A large sea creature with big claws
- 5. A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 7. A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
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