Classic Crosswords Classic Poetry Easy — Set 24
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
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Across
- 3. A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 5. A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 9. A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 10. A colorful insect with large wings
Down
- 1. A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 2. A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk
- 4. A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 6. A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 7. A small red beetle with black spots
- 8. A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
- 11. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
Show answers
- 3 Across: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 5 Across: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 9 Across: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 10 Across: A colorful insect with large wings (9)BUTTERFLY
- 1 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 2 Down: A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk (8)ELEPHANT
- 4 Down: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 6 Down: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 7 Down: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 8 Down: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
- 11 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
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Across
- 1. A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 4. A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 7. A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 8. A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
Down
- 2. A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 3. A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 5. A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 6. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
Show answers
- 1 Across: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 4 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 7 Across: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 8 Across: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 2 Down: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 3 Down: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 5 Down: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 6 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
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Across
- 2. A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 4. A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 6. A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
- 8. A common pet that barks and wags its tail
Down
- 1. A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
- 2. A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 3. A common bird with a red breast
- 5. A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 7. A small lizard that can climb walls
Show answers
- 2 Across: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 4 Across: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 6 Across: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 8 Across: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 1 Down: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
- 2 Down: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 3 Down: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
- 5 Down: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 7 Down: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
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Across
- 3. A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 5. A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 7. A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 9. A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
Down
- 1. The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 2. A female chicken that lays eggs
- 4. A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 6. A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 8. 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 powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 7 Across: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 9 Across: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 1 Down: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 2 Down: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 4 Down: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 6 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 8 Down: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
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Across
- 1. A large bird with colorful tail feathers
- 5. A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 6. A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 7. A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 8. A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
Down
- 2. A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk
- 3. A smart ape closely related to humans
- 4. A beetle that glows in the dark at night
Show answers
- 1 Across: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
- 5 Across: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 6 Across: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 7 Across: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 8 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 2 Down: A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk (8)ELEPHANT
- 3 Down: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 4 Down: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
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