Classic Crosswords Classic Rivers Easy — Set 30
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 4 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 6 A common bird with a red breast
- 8 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
Down
- 2 A large sea creature with big claws
- 3 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 5 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 7 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
Answers
- 1 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 4 Across: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 6 Across: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
- 8 Across: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 2 Down: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 3 Down: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 5 Down: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 7 Down: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 3 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 6 A small animal covered in sharp spines
- 8 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
Down
- 2 A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward
- 4 A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 5 A playful animal that swings from trees
- 7 A small curved sea creature often used in food
Answers
- 1 Across: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 3 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 6 Across: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
- 8 Across: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 2 Down: A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward (11)HUMMINGBIRD
- 4 Down: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 5 Down: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 7 Down: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 3 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 6 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 7 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 9 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
Down
- 2 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 4 A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 5 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 8 A male chicken that crows in the morning
Answers
- 1 Across: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 3 Across: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 6 Across: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 7 Across: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 9 Across: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 2 Down: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 4 Down: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 5 Down: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 8 Down: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk
- 6 The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 7 A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 8 A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
Down
- 1 A female chicken that lays eggs
- 2 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 4 A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 5 A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
Answers
- 3 Across: A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk (8)ELEPHANT
- 6 Across: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 7 Across: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 8 Across: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 1 Down: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 2 Down: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 4 Down: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 5 Down: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 3 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 5 A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
- 6 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 7 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
Down
- 1 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 2 A beetle that glows in the dark at night
- 4 A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
Answers
- 2 Across: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 3 Across: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 5 Across: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
- 6 Across: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 7 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 1 Down: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 2 Down: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
- 4 Down: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
Solver Notes
- 1. A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 4. A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 6. A common bird with a red breast
- 8. A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 2. A large sea creature with big claws
- 3. A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 5. A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 7. A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
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