Classic Crosswords Classic Rivers Expert — Set 12
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 3 A large black bird known for being very smart
- 5 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 7 A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 8 A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
Down
- 1 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 3 A lizard that can change its color
- 4 An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 6 A large animal people ride on
Answers
- 2 Across: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 3 Across: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 5 Across: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 7 Across: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 8 Across: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 1 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 3 Down: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 4 Down: An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch (8)KANGAROO
- 6 Down: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A lizard that can change its color
- 3 A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 5 A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
- 7 A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
Down
- 1 A common bird with a red breast
- 2 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 4 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 6 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
Answers
- 2 Across: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 3 Across: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 5 Across: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
- 7 Across: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 1 Down: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
- 2 Down: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 4 Down: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 6 Down: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 4 A female chicken that lays eggs
- 6 The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 7 A large farm animal that gives us milk
Down
- 1 A small animal covered in sharp spines
- 2 A small lizard that can climb walls
- 3 A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 5 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
Answers
- 2 Across: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 4 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 6 Across: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 7 Across: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 1 Down: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
- 2 Down: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 3 Down: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 5 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 4 A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
- 5 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 7 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 8 An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 9 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
Down
- 1 A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 3 One of the largest snakes in the world
- 6 A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 10 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
Answers
- 2 Across: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 4 Across: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
- 5 Across: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 7 Across: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 8 Across: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 9 Across: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 1 Down: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 3 Down: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 6 Down: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 10 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 3 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 4 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 5 A tall animal related to camels from South America
- 7 A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
- 9 A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 10 A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
Down
- 1 A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
- 2 The largest animal in the ocean
- 3 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 6 One of the largest snakes in the world
- 8 A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
Answers
- 1 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 3 Across: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 4 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 5 Across: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
- 7 Across: A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo (5)PANDA
- 9 Across: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 10 Across: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 1 Down: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 2 Down: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 3 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 6 Down: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 8 Down: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
Solver Notes
- 2. A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 3. A large black bird known for being very smart
- 5. A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 7. A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 8. A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 1. A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 3. A lizard that can change its color
- 4. An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 6. A large animal people ride on
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