Classic Crosswords Classic Politics Expert — Set 27
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 4 A lizard that can change its color
- 5 A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 7 A see-through ocean animal that can sting
Down
- 1 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 2 A smart ape closely related to humans
- 3 A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 6 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
Answers
- 2 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 4 Across: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 5 Across: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 7 Across: A see-through ocean animal that can sting (9)JELLYFISH
- 1 Down: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 2 Down: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 3 Down: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 6 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 6 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 7 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 10 A small animal covered in sharp spines
Down
- 1 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 3 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 4 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 5 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 8 A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 9 The largest animal in the ocean
Answers
- 2 Across: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 6 Across: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 7 Across: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 10 Across: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
- 1 Down: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 3 Down: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 4 Down: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 5 Down: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 8 Down: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 9 Down: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 4 One of the largest snakes in the world
- 6 A beetle that glows in the dark at night
- 7 A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 9 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
Down
- 1 A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
- 3 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 5 A small brown bird found in many places
- 8 A flying animal that comes out at night
Answers
- 2 Across: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 4 Across: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 6 Across: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
- 7 Across: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 9 Across: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 1 Down: A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water (9)CROCODILE
- 3 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 5 Down: A small brown bird found in many places (7)SPARROW
- 8 Down: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 5 A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth
- 6 An ocean animal with eight arms
- 8 A colorful bird that can copy human speech
Down
- 1 A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly
- 3 A large animal people ride on
- 4 A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 5 A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
- 7 A large black bird known for being very smart
Answers
- 2 Across: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 5 Across: A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth (10)PARROTFISH
- 6 Across: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 8 Across: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 1 Down: A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly (11)CATERPILLAR
- 3 Down: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
- 4 Down: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 5 Down: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
- 7 Down: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 4 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 6 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 7 A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
- 8 A graceful wild animal with antlers
Down
- 1 A see-through ocean animal that can sting
- 2 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 3 A small orange fish often kept as a pet
- 5 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
Answers
- 4 Across: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 6 Across: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 7 Across: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
- 8 Across: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 1 Down: A see-through ocean animal that can sting (9)JELLYFISH
- 2 Down: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 3 Down: A small orange fish often kept as a pet (8)GOLDFISH
- 5 Down: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
Solver Notes
- 2. A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 4. A lizard that can change its color
- 5. A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 7. A see-through ocean animal that can sting
- 1. A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 2. A smart ape closely related to humans
- 3. A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 6. A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
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