Puzzle Detail
Classic Crosswords Classic Ocean Hard — Set 13
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 4 A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 5 A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 7 A small animal covered in sharp spines
- 8 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
Down
- 1 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 2 A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 3 A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 6 A graceful wild animal with antlers
Answers
- 4 Across: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
- 5 Across: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 7 Across: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
- 8 Across: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 1 Down: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 2 Down: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 3 Down: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 6 Down: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 4 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 5 A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 6 A flying animal that comes out at night
- 8 A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
- 9 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 10 A large black bird known for being very smart
Down
- 1 A small lizard that can climb walls
- 2 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 3 A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 7 A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 8 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
Answers
- 4 Across: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 5 Across: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 6 Across: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 8 Across: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
- 9 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 10 Across: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 1 Down: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 2 Down: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 3 Down: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 7 Down: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 8 Down: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A long thin creature that lives in the soil
- 3 A small orange fish often kept as a pet
- 5 An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 8 A small lizard that can climb walls
- 10 One of the largest snakes in the world
Down
- 1 A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
- 4 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 6 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 7 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 9 A large black bird known for being very smart
Answers
- 2 Across: A long thin creature that lives in the soil (4)WORM
- 3 Across: A small orange fish often kept as a pet (8)GOLDFISH
- 5 Across: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 8 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 10 Across: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 1 Down: A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water (9)CROCODILE
- 4 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 6 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 7 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 9 Down: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 3 A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 6 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 7 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 8 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 9 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
Down
- 1 A large white bear that lives in the Arctic
- 4 The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 5 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
Answers
- 2 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 3 Across: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 6 Across: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 7 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 8 Across: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 9 Across: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 1 Down: A large white bear that lives in the Arctic (10)POLAR BEAR
- 4 Down: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 5 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 An ocean animal with eight arms
- 5 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 7 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 8 A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
Down
- 2 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 3 A small animal related to a horse with long ears
- 4 A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
- 6 A colorful bird that can copy human speech
Answers
- 1 Across: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 5 Across: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 7 Across: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 8 Across: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 2 Down: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 3 Down: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
- 4 Down: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 6 Down: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
Solver Notes
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Across
- 4. A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 5. A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 7. A small animal covered in sharp spines
- 8. A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
Down
- 1. A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 2. A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 3. A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 6. A graceful wild animal with antlers
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