Classic Crosswords Classic Reptiles Super Expert — Set 24
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
| 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2 | ||||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | 7 | ||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||
| 9 |
Across
- 3. A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 7. A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 8. A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk
- 9. A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
Down
- 1. A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 2. A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 4. A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 5. A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 6. The largest animal in the ocean
Show answers
- 3 Across: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 7 Across: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 8 Across: A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk (8)ELEPHANT
- 9 Across: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 1 Down: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 2 Down: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 4 Down: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 5 Down: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 6 Down: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
| 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2 | ||||||||||||
| 3 | ||||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||
Across
- 3. A small animal related to a horse with long ears
- 5. A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings
- 7. A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 8. A long reptile with no legs that slithers
Down
- 1. A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 2. A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers
- 4. A small orange fish often kept as a pet
- 6. A common bird with a red breast
Show answers
- 3 Across: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
- 5 Across: A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings (9)DRAGONFLY
- 7 Across: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 8 Across: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 1 Down: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 2 Down: A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers (7)PEACOCK
- 4 Down: A small orange fish often kept as a pet (8)GOLDFISH
- 6 Down: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 6 | ||||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||
Across
- 1. A tall animal related to camels from South America
- 4. A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 5. A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
- 7. A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
- 8. A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
Down
- 2. A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 3. A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 4. An ocean animal with eight arms
- 6. A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
Show answers
- 1 Across: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
- 4 Across: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 5 Across: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
- 7 Across: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
- 8 Across: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 2 Down: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 3 Down: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 4 Down: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 6 Down: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
| 1 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 3 | ||||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||
| 6 | 7 | |||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||
Across
- 4. A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 5. A see-through ocean animal that can sting
- 6. A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 8. A large black bird known for being very smart
Down
- 1. A very large deer with wide flat antlers
- 2. A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 3. A large sea creature with big claws
- 7. A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
Show answers
- 4 Across: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 5 Across: A see-through ocean animal that can sting (9)JELLYFISH
- 6 Across: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 8 Across: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 1 Down: A very large deer with wide flat antlers (5)MOOSE
- 2 Down: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 3 Down: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 7 Down: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
| 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2 | ||||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||
| 6 | ||||||||||||
| 7 | 8 | 9 | ||||||||||
| 10 | ||||||||||||
Across
- 6. A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 7. A common bird with a red breast
- 9. A very large deer with wide flat antlers
- 10. A playful water animal that floats on its back
Down
- 1. A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 2. A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 3. A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 4. A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers
- 5. A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 8. A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
Show answers
- 6 Across: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 7 Across: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
- 9 Across: A very large deer with wide flat antlers (5)MOOSE
- 10 Across: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 1 Down: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 2 Down: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 3 Down: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 4 Down: A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers (7)PEACOCK
- 5 Down: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 8 Down: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
Solver Notes
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.