Classic Crosswords Classic Rivers Medium — Set 13
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 3 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 6 The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 7 A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 8 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 9 A bird that swims in water and quacks
Down
- 2 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 4 An ocean animal with eight arms
- 5 A small red beetle with black spots
Answers
- 1 Across: An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch (8)KANGAROO
- 3 Across: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 6 Across: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 7 Across: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 8 Across: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 9 Across: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 2 Down: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 4 Down: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 5 Down: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 5 A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 6 A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
- 8 A playful water animal that floats on its back
Down
- 2 A huge animal with a horn on its nose
- 3 A smart ape closely related to humans
- 4 A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 5 A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 7 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
Answers
- 1 Across: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 5 Across: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 6 Across: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
- 8 Across: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 2 Down: A huge animal with a horn on its nose (10)RHINOCEROS
- 3 Down: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 4 Down: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 5 Down: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 7 Down: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 2 A smart ape closely related to humans
- 3 A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
- 4 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 5 A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 6 A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings
Down
- 1 A lizard that can change its color
- 4 A tall animal related to camels from South America
Answers
- 1 Across: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 2 Across: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 3 Across: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
- 4 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 5 Across: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 6 Across: A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings (9)DRAGONFLY
- 1 Down: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 4 Down: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 5 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 6 A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 8 A pink farm animal with a curly tail
Down
- 2 A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 3 A long thin creature that lives in the soil
- 4 A common pet that barks and wags its tail
- 7 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
Answers
- 1 Across: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 5 Across: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 6 Across: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 8 Across: A pink farm animal with a curly tail (3)PIG
- 2 Down: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 3 Down: A long thin creature that lives in the soil (4)WORM
- 4 Down: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 7 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 4 An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 6 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 7 A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
- 9 A small reptile with four legs and a tail
Down
- 2 The largest animal in the ocean
- 3 A common bird with a red breast
- 5 One of the largest snakes in the world
- 8 An animal that lives in water and has fins
Answers
- 1 Across: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 4 Across: An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch (8)KANGAROO
- 6 Across: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 7 Across: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
- 9 Across: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 2 Down: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 3 Down: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
- 5 Down: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 8 Down: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
Solver Notes
- 1. An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 3. A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 6. The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 7. A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 8. A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 9. A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 2. The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 4. An ocean animal with eight arms
- 5. A small red beetle with black spots
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