Classic Crosswords Classic Reptiles Super Expert — Set 12
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A large animal people ride on
- 4 A small lizard that can climb walls
- 6 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 7 A large reptile with a wide flat snout
Down
- 1 A small brown bird found in many places
- 3 A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 5 A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
- 6 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
Answers
- 2 Across: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
- 4 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 6 Across: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 7 Across: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 1 Down: A small brown bird found in many places (7)SPARROW
- 3 Down: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 5 Down: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
- 6 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 4 A tall animal related to camels from South America
- 6 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 7 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 8 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
Down
- 1 A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 2 A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 3 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 5 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
Answers
- 4 Across: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
- 6 Across: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 7 Across: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 8 Across: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 1 Down: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 2 Down: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 3 Down: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 5 Down: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 5 A furry animal with a black mask on its face
- 6 A small red beetle with black spots
- 8 A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 10 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
Down
- 1 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 2 An ocean animal with eight arms
- 3 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 4 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 7 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 9 An animal that lives in water and has fins
Answers
- 5 Across: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
- 6 Across: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 8 Across: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 10 Across: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 1 Down: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 2 Down: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 3 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 4 Down: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 7 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 9 Down: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A female chicken that lays eggs
- 4 A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 6 A large white bear that lives in the Arctic
- 7 A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk
Down
- 1 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 2 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 4 A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
- 5 A large animal people ride on
Answers
- 3 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 4 Across: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 6 Across: A large white bear that lives in the Arctic (10)POLAR BEAR
- 7 Across: A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk (8)ELEPHANT
- 1 Down: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 2 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 4 Down: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
- 5 Down: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
- 5 A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
- 7 A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 8 A flying animal that comes out at night
- 11 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
Down
- 1 A female chicken that lays eggs
- 2 A small brown bird found in many places
- 4 A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
- 6 A tall animal related to camels from South America
- 9 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 10 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
Answers
- 3 Across: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
- 5 Across: A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water (9)CROCODILE
- 7 Across: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 8 Across: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 11 Across: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 1 Down: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 2 Down: A small brown bird found in many places (7)SPARROW
- 4 Down: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
- 6 Down: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
- 9 Down: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 10 Down: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
Solver Notes
- 2. A large animal people ride on
- 4. A small lizard that can climb walls
- 6. A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 7. A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 1. A small brown bird found in many places
- 3. A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 5. A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
- 6. A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
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.