Classic Crosswords Classic Pop Medium — Set 16
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 6 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 7 A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 8 A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
Down
- 2 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 3 A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 4 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 5 A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
Answers
- 1 Across: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 6 Across: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 7 Across: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 8 Across: A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo (5)PANDA
- 2 Down: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 3 Down: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 4 Down: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 5 Down: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 6 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 7 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 8 A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 9 A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
Down
- 2 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 3 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 4 A large white bear that lives in the Arctic
- 5 A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
Answers
- 1 Across: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 6 Across: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 7 Across: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 8 Across: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 9 Across: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 2 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 3 Down: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 4 Down: A large white bear that lives in the Arctic (10)POLAR BEAR
- 5 Down: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 3 A long thin creature that lives in the soil
- 5 A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 7 A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
Down
- 1 A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward
- 2 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 4 The largest animal in the ocean
- 6 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 8 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
Answers
- 2 Across: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 3 Across: A long thin creature that lives in the soil (4)WORM
- 5 Across: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 7 Across: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 1 Down: A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward (11)HUMMINGBIRD
- 2 Down: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 4 Down: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 6 Down: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 8 Down: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 5 A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 6 A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers
- 9 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
Down
- 1 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 2 A colorful insect with large wings
- 3 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 4 A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 7 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 8 A large farm animal that gives us milk
Answers
- 5 Across: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 6 Across: A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers (7)PEACOCK
- 9 Across: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 1 Down: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 2 Down: A colorful insect with large wings (9)BUTTERFLY
- 3 Down: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 4 Down: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 7 Down: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 8 Down: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 4 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 6 A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 9 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
Down
- 1 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 2 A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 5 A flying animal that comes out at night
- 7 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 8 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
Answers
- 3 Across: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 4 Across: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 6 Across: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 9 Across: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 1 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 2 Down: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 5 Down: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 7 Down: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 8 Down: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
Solver Notes
- 1. A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 6. A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 7. A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 8. A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
- 2. A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 3. A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 4. A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 5. A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
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