Classic Crosswords Classic Politics Expert — Set 2
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
| 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||||
| 6 | ||||||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||||
| 10 | ||||||||||||||
Across
- 1. Striped-face burrowing mammal
- 4. Fish-eating raptor near water
- 7. Large bovine of the plains
- 9. Red crustacean served at dinner
- 10. Intelligent marine mammal
Down
- 2. Largest living primate
- 3. Eight-armed sea creature
- 5. Common small brown bird
- 6. Tallest living land animal
- 8. Swift hunting bird of prey
Show answers
- 1 Across: Striped-face burrowing mammal (6)BADGER
- 4 Across: Fish-eating raptor near water (6)OSPREY
- 7 Across: Large bovine of the plains (7)BUFFALO
- 9 Across: Red crustacean served at dinner (7)LOBSTER
- 10 Across: Intelligent marine mammal (7)DOLPHIN
- 2 Down: Largest living primate (7)GORILLA
- 3 Down: Eight-armed sea creature (7)OCTOPUS
- 5 Down: Common small brown bird (7)SPARROW
- 6 Down: Tallest living land animal (7)GIRAFFE
- 8 Down: Swift hunting bird of prey (6)FALCON
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | |||||||||||||
| 6 | ||||||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||||
| 10 | ||||||||||||||
| 11 | ||||||||||||||
| 12 | ||||||||||||||
Across
- 5. Striped-face burrowing mammal
- 6. Largest living primate
- 8. Large bovine of the plains
- 10. Tallest living land animal
- 11. Eight-armed sea creature
- 12. Intelligent marine mammal
Down
- 1. Tusked Arctic marine mammal
- 2. Colorful bird that can talk
- 3. Large tropical lizard
- 4. Red crustacean served at dinner
- 7. Wild dog of Africa and Asia
- 9. Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird
Show answers
- 5 Across: Striped-face burrowing mammal (6)BADGER
- 6 Across: Largest living primate (7)GORILLA
- 8 Across: Large bovine of the plains (7)BUFFALO
- 10 Across: Tallest living land animal (7)GIRAFFE
- 11 Across: Eight-armed sea creature (7)OCTOPUS
- 12 Across: Intelligent marine mammal (7)DOLPHIN
- 1 Down: Tusked Arctic marine mammal (6)WALRUS
- 2 Down: Colorful bird that can talk (6)PARROT
- 3 Down: Large tropical lizard (6)IGUANA
- 4 Down: Red crustacean served at dinner (7)LOBSTER
- 7 Down: Wild dog of Africa and Asia (6)JACKAL
- 9 Down: Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird (7)PENGUIN
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
| 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 3 | ||||||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | |||||||||||||
| 7 | 8 | |||||||||||||
| 9 | 10 | |||||||||||||
| 11 | ||||||||||||||
| 12 | ||||||||||||||
Across
- 1. Swift hunting bird of prey
- 6. Red crustacean served at dinner
- 7. Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird
- 11. Colorful bird that can talk
- 12. Bird with a large bill pouch
Down
- 2. Fish-eating raptor near water
- 3. Dark-coated big cat
- 4. Largest living primate
- 5. Fastest land animal
- 8. Tallest living land animal
- 9. Common small brown bird
- 10. Tropical bird with huge beak
Show answers
- 1 Across: Swift hunting bird of prey (6)FALCON
- 6 Across: Red crustacean served at dinner (7)LOBSTER
- 7 Across: Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird (7)PENGUIN
- 11 Across: Colorful bird that can talk (6)PARROT
- 12 Across: Bird with a large bill pouch (7)PELICAN
- 2 Down: Fish-eating raptor near water (6)OSPREY
- 3 Down: Dark-coated big cat (7)PANTHER
- 4 Down: Largest living primate (7)GORILLA
- 5 Down: Fastest land animal (7)CHEETAH
- 8 Down: Tallest living land animal (7)GIRAFFE
- 9 Down: Common small brown bird (7)SPARROW
- 10 Down: Tropical bird with huge beak (6)TOUCAN
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
| 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 2 | ||||||||||||||
| 3 | ||||||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||||
| 6 | ||||||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||||
| 8 | 9 | |||||||||||||
| 10 | ||||||||||||||
Across
- 3. Dark-coated big cat
- 6. Striped-face burrowing mammal
- 7. Tallest living land animal
- 8. Tropical bird with huge beak
- 9. Swift hunting bird of prey
- 10. Fish-eating raptor near water
Down
- 1. Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird
- 2. Spotted big cat of Africa
- 4. Largest living primate
- 5. Common small brown bird
- 6. Large bovine of the plains
Show answers
- 3 Across: Dark-coated big cat (7)PANTHER
- 6 Across: Striped-face burrowing mammal (6)BADGER
- 7 Across: Tallest living land animal (7)GIRAFFE
- 8 Across: Tropical bird with huge beak (6)TOUCAN
- 9 Across: Swift hunting bird of prey (6)FALCON
- 10 Across: Fish-eating raptor near water (6)OSPREY
- 1 Down: Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird (7)PENGUIN
- 2 Down: Spotted big cat of Africa (7)LEOPARD
- 4 Down: Largest living primate (7)GORILLA
- 5 Down: Common small brown bird (7)SPARROW
- 6 Down: Large bovine of the plains (7)BUFFALO
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
| 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 2 | ||||||||||||||
| 3 | ||||||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | |||||||||||||
| 6 | ||||||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||||
| 10 | ||||||||||||||
| 11 | ||||||||||||||
Across
- 6. Swift hunting bird of prey
- 7. Bird with a large bill pouch
- 9. Tropical bird with huge beak
- 10. Red crustacean served at dinner
- 11. Eight-armed sea creature
Down
- 1. Largest living primate
- 2. Large tropical lizard
- 3. Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird
- 4. Striped-face burrowing mammal
- 5. Large bovine of the plains
- 8. Tusked Arctic marine mammal
Show answers
- 6 Across: Swift hunting bird of prey (6)FALCON
- 7 Across: Bird with a large bill pouch (7)PELICAN
- 9 Across: Tropical bird with huge beak (6)TOUCAN
- 10 Across: Red crustacean served at dinner (7)LOBSTER
- 11 Across: Eight-armed sea creature (7)OCTOPUS
- 1 Down: Largest living primate (7)GORILLA
- 2 Down: Large tropical lizard (6)IGUANA
- 3 Down: Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird (7)PENGUIN
- 4 Down: Striped-face burrowing mammal (6)BADGER
- 5 Down: Large bovine of the plains (7)BUFFALO
- 8 Down: Tusked Arctic marine mammal (6)WALRUS
Solver Notes
- 1. Striped-face burrowing mammal
- 4. Fish-eating raptor near water
- 7. Large bovine of the plains
- 9. Red crustacean served at dinner
- 10. Intelligent marine mammal
- 2. Largest living primate
- 3. Eight-armed sea creature
- 5. Common small brown bird
- 6. Tallest living land animal
- 8. Swift hunting bird of prey
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.