Classic Crosswords Classic Poetry Medium — Set 24
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
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Across
- 3. A large sea creature with big claws
- 5. A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 6. A large black bird known for being very smart
- 8. A small furry animal with long ears that hops
Down
- 1. A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
- 2. An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 4. A large white bear that lives in the Arctic
- 6. The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 7. A long thin creature that lives in the soil
Show answers
- 3 Across: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 5 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 6 Across: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 8 Across: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 1 Down: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
- 2 Down: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 4 Down: A large white bear that lives in the Arctic (10)POLAR BEAR
- 6 Down: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 7 Down: A long thin creature that lives in the soil (4)WORM
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
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Across
- 1. A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 4. A huge animal with a horn on its nose
- 6. A flying animal that comes out at night
- 7. A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 8. A playful animal that swings from trees
- 9. A large black bird known for being very smart
Down
- 2. A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 3. A large white bear that lives in the Arctic
- 5. A small brown bird found in many places
Show answers
- 1 Across: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 4 Across: A huge animal with a horn on its nose (10)RHINOCEROS
- 6 Across: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 7 Across: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 8 Across: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 9 Across: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 2 Down: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 3 Down: A large white bear that lives in the Arctic (10)POLAR BEAR
- 5 Down: A small brown bird found in many places (7)SPARROW
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
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Across
- 2. A large black bird known for being very smart
- 4. A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
- 6. A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 7. A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 8. An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
Down
- 1. A very large deer with wide flat antlers
- 3. A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 5. A small red beetle with black spots
Show answers
- 2 Across: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 4 Across: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
- 6 Across: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 7 Across: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 8 Across: An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch (8)KANGAROO
- 1 Down: A very large deer with wide flat antlers (5)MOOSE
- 3 Down: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 5 Down: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
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Across
- 2. A large black bird known for being very smart
- 4. A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 5. A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 7. A huge animal with a horn on its nose
- 8. A female chicken that lays eggs
Down
- 1. A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
- 2. A smart ape closely related to humans
- 3. A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 6. A common pet that barks and wags its tail
Show answers
- 2 Across: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 4 Across: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 5 Across: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 7 Across: A huge animal with a horn on its nose (10)RHINOCEROS
- 8 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 1 Down: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
- 2 Down: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 3 Down: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 6 Down: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
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Across
- 3. A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
- 6. A small lizard that can climb walls
- 7. A common pet that barks and wags its tail
- 8. A flying animal that comes out at night
- 9. A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
Down
- 1. A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 2. A large bird with colorful tail feathers
- 4. A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 5. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
Show answers
- 3 Across: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 6 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 7 Across: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 8 Across: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 9 Across: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 1 Down: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 2 Down: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
- 4 Down: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 5 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
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