Classic Crosswords Classic Painting Medium — Set 18
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
| 1 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 3 | ||||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 6 | ||||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||
| 10 | ||||||||||||
| 11 | ||||||||||||
Across
- 1. A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 3. A large black bird known for being very smart
- 4. A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
- 6. A small animal related to a horse with long ears
- 8. A common bird with a red breast
- 10. A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 11. A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
Down
- 2. A furry animal with a black mask on its face
- 5. A large sea creature with big claws
- 7. A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 9. A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
Show answers
- 1 Across: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 3 Across: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 4 Across: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
- 6 Across: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
- 8 Across: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
- 10 Across: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 11 Across: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 2 Down: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
- 5 Down: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 7 Down: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 9 Down: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
| 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2 | ||||||||||||
| 3 | ||||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||
Across
- 3. A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 7. A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings
- 8. A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
Down
- 1. A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
- 2. An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 4. A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
- 5. A playful animal that swings from trees
- 6. A small orange fish often kept as a pet
- 7. A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
Show answers
- 3 Across: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 7 Across: A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings (9)DRAGONFLY
- 8 Across: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 1 Down: A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water (9)CROCODILE
- 2 Down: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 4 Down: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 5 Down: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 6 Down: A small orange fish often kept as a pet (8)GOLDFISH
- 7 Down: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
| 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||
Across
- 2. A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 4. A female chicken that lays eggs
- 7. A small lizard that can climb walls
- 8. A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
Down
- 1. A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 3. A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 5. A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 6. A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
Show answers
- 2 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 4 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 7 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 8 Across: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
- 1 Down: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 3 Down: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 5 Down: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 6 Down: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
| 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2 | ||||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||
Across
- 4. A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 5. A lizard that can change its color
- 8. A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
Down
- 1. A huge animal with a horn on its nose
- 2. A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 3. A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 6. A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 7. An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
Show answers
- 4 Across: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 5 Across: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 8 Across: A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo (5)PANDA
- 1 Down: A huge animal with a horn on its nose (10)RHINOCEROS
- 2 Down: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 3 Down: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 6 Down: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 7 Down: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
| 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2 | ||||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||
| 6 | 7 | |||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||
Across
- 3. A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 5. A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 6. A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 8. A female chicken that lays eggs
- 9. A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
Down
- 1. A small orange fish often kept as a pet
- 2. A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 4. A playful animal that swings from trees
- 7. A small furry animal with long ears that hops
Show answers
- 3 Across: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 5 Across: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 6 Across: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 8 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 9 Across: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
- 1 Down: A small orange fish often kept as a pet (8)GOLDFISH
- 2 Down: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 4 Down: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 7 Down: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
Solver Notes
Enjoy our collection of classic crossword puzzles featuring traditional grid layouts and a wide range of topics. Each puzzle is free to download, print, and solve at your own pace.
What are classic crossword puzzles?
Classic crossword puzzles use a traditional symmetric grid where solvers fill in words based on numbered clues. Each puzzle features interlocking horizontal and vertical answers that share common letters, creating an engaging word challenge.
How do I solve a classic crossword puzzle?
Start with the clues you know for certain and fill in those answers first. Use the crossing letters to help you figure out harder clues. Work through the across and down clues systematically, and don't be afraid to use a pencil so you can erase.
Who are classic crosswords best suited for?
Classic crossword puzzles are ideal for adults and older students who enjoy vocabulary challenges and general knowledge trivia. They work well for solo relaxation, classroom activities, or group puzzle-solving sessions.
How many classic crossword puzzles are available?
Our library includes dozens of classic crossword puzzles spanning topics like general knowledge, geography, history, and sports. New puzzles are added regularly so you always have fresh challenges to print and solve.
What is the difference between classic and quick crosswords?
Classic crossword puzzles use larger grids with more complex clues and require broader vocabulary knowledge. Quick crosswords feature smaller grids and simpler clues, making them faster to complete and more accessible for beginners.