Classic Crosswords Classic Politics Super Expert — Set 14
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 2 A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 3 A large black bird known for being very smart
- 5 A small lizard that can climb walls
- 6 A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 7 An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
Down
- 1 A long thin creature that lives in the soil
- 2 A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
- 4 A male chicken that crows in the morning
Answers
- 1 Across: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 2 Across: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 3 Across: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 5 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 6 Across: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 7 Across: An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch (8)KANGAROO
- 1 Down: A long thin creature that lives in the soil (4)WORM
- 2 Down: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
- 4 Down: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
- 4 A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 6 A small red beetle with black spots
- 7 A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 8 A smart ape closely related to humans
Down
- 1 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 2 A long thin creature that lives in the soil
- 5 A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
Answers
- 3 Across: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 4 Across: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 6 Across: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 7 Across: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 8 Across: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 1 Down: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 2 Down: A long thin creature that lives in the soil (4)WORM
- 5 Down: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 4 A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers
- 5 A common pet that barks and wags its tail
- 7 A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
Down
- 1 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 2 A small lizard that can climb walls
- 3 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 6 A large black bird known for being very smart
- 8 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
Answers
- 4 Across: A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers (7)PEACOCK
- 5 Across: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 7 Across: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 1 Down: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 2 Down: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 3 Down: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 6 Down: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 8 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A large sea creature with big claws
- 4 A female chicken that lays eggs
- 6 A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 7 A small lizard that can climb walls
- 8 A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
- 10 A very large deer with wide flat antlers
Down
- 1 A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
- 3 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 4 A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 5 A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 9 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
Answers
- 2 Across: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 4 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 6 Across: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 7 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 8 Across: A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water (9)CROCODILE
- 10 Across: A very large deer with wide flat antlers (5)MOOSE
- 1 Down: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
- 3 Down: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 4 Down: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 5 Down: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 9 Down: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A large sea creature with big claws
- 5 A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
- 6 A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 8 A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings
Down
- 1 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 3 An ocean animal with eight arms
- 4 A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 7 A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
Answers
- 2 Across: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 5 Across: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
- 6 Across: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 8 Across: A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings (9)DRAGONFLY
- 1 Down: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 3 Down: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 4 Down: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 7 Down: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
Solver Notes
- 1. A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 2. A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 3. A large black bird known for being very smart
- 5. A small lizard that can climb walls
- 6. A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 7. An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 1. A long thin creature that lives in the soil
- 2. A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
- 4. A male chicken that crows in the morning
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