Classic Crosswords Classic Rivers Super Expert — Set 11
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 3 A tall animal related to camels from South America
- 5 A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 6 A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 7 A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
Down
- 1 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 2 A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 4 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 5 A common pet that barks and wags its tail
Answers
- 1 Across: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 3 Across: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
- 5 Across: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 6 Across: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 7 Across: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
- 1 Down: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 2 Down: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 4 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 5 Down: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 3 A female chicken that lays eggs
- 4 An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 7 A small red beetle with black spots
- 8 A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 9 A colorful bird that can copy human speech
Down
- 2 A playful animal that swings from trees
- 4 A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 5 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 6 A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
- 7 A small reptile with four legs and a tail
Answers
- 1 Across: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 3 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 4 Across: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 7 Across: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 8 Across: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 9 Across: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 2 Down: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 4 Down: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 5 Down: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 6 Down: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
- 7 Down: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A common pet that barks and wags its tail
- 4 A large animal people ride on
- 7 A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
- 8 A female chicken that lays eggs
Down
- 2 A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 3 A playful animal that swings from trees
- 5 A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 6 An animal that lives in water and has fins
Answers
- 1 Across: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 4 Across: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
- 7 Across: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
- 8 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 2 Down: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 3 Down: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 5 Down: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 6 Down: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 2 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 5 A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 6 A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 7 A playful animal that swings from trees
Down
- 1 A large black bird known for being very smart
- 3 A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 4 A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
- 5 A small curved sea creature often used in food
Answers
- 1 Across: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 2 Across: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 5 Across: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 6 Across: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 7 Across: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 1 Down: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 3 Down: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 4 Down: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
- 5 Down: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A large black bird known for being very smart
- 5 The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 6 A tall animal related to camels from South America
- 7 A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
Down
- 1 A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 2 A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
- 4 The largest animal in the ocean
- 5 A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
Answers
- 3 Across: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 5 Across: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 6 Across: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
- 7 Across: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 1 Down: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 2 Down: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
- 4 Down: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 5 Down: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
Solver Notes
- 1. A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 3. A tall animal related to camels from South America
- 5. A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 6. A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 7. A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
- 1. A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 2. A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 4. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 5. A common pet that barks and wags its tail
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