Classic Crosswords Classic Religion Expert — Set 18
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
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Across
- 2. A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly
- 3. A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 5. One of the largest snakes in the world
- 7. A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth
- 8. An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
Down
- 1. A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
- 2. A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 4. A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 6. A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
Show answers
- 2 Across: A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly (11)CATERPILLAR
- 3 Across: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 5 Across: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 7 Across: A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth (10)PARROTFISH
- 8 Across: An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch (8)KANGAROO
- 1 Down: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 2 Down: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 4 Down: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 6 Down: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
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Across
- 3. A flying animal that comes out at night
- 5. An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 6. A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 7. A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
- 8. A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
Down
- 1. One of the largest snakes in the world
- 2. A colorful insect with large wings
- 4. A large bird with colorful tail feathers
Show answers
- 3 Across: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 5 Across: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 6 Across: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 7 Across: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
- 8 Across: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 1 Down: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 2 Down: A colorful insect with large wings (9)BUTTERFLY
- 4 Down: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
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Across
- 2. A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 4. A small lizard that can climb walls
- 5. A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 7. A see-through ocean animal that can sting
Down
- 1. A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 2. A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 3. A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
- 6. A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
Show answers
- 2 Across: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 4 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 5 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 7 Across: A see-through ocean animal that can sting (9)JELLYFISH
- 1 Down: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 2 Down: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 3 Down: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
- 6 Down: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
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Across
- 1. A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 4. A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 6. A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 7. A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
- 8. A small animal covered in sharp spines
- 9. A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
Down
- 2. A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 3. A lizard that can change its color
- 5. A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
Show answers
- 1 Across: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 4 Across: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 6 Across: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 7 Across: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 8 Across: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
- 9 Across: A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo (5)PANDA
- 2 Down: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 3 Down: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 5 Down: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
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Across
- 2. A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 5. A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward
- 7. A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
Down
- 1. A tall animal related to camels from South America
- 2. A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings
- 3. The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 4. A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 6. A small furry animal with long ears that hops
Show answers
- 2 Across: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 5 Across: A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward (11)HUMMINGBIRD
- 7 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 1 Down: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
- 2 Down: A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings (9)DRAGONFLY
- 3 Down: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 4 Down: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 6 Down: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
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