Classic Crosswords Classic Rock Music Expert — Set 4
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
| 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 3 | ||||||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||||
| 10 | ||||||||||||||
Across
- 1. Tallest living land animal
- 4. Striped-face burrowing mammal
- 6. Swift hunting bird of prey
- 9. Intelligent marine mammal
- 10. Red crustacean served at dinner
Down
- 2. Large tropical lizard
- 3. Bird with a large bill pouch
- 5. Wild dog of Africa and Asia
- 7. Spotted big cat of Africa
- 8. Fish-eating raptor near water
Show answers
- 1 Across: Tallest living land animal (7)GIRAFFE
- 4 Across: Striped-face burrowing mammal (6)BADGER
- 6 Across: Swift hunting bird of prey (6)FALCON
- 9 Across: Intelligent marine mammal (7)DOLPHIN
- 10 Across: Red crustacean served at dinner (7)LOBSTER
- 2 Down: Large tropical lizard (6)IGUANA
- 3 Down: Bird with a large bill pouch (7)PELICAN
- 5 Down: Wild dog of Africa and Asia (6)JACKAL
- 7 Down: Spotted big cat of Africa (7)LEOPARD
- 8 Down: Fish-eating raptor near water (6)OSPREY
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
| 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||||
| 6 | ||||||||||||||
| 7 | 8 | |||||||||||||
| 9 | 10 | |||||||||||||
| 11 | ||||||||||||||
| 12 | ||||||||||||||
Across
- 3. Tusked Arctic marine mammal
- 6. Dark-coated big cat
- 7. Fastest land animal
- 9. Largest living primate
- 12. Tropical bird with huge beak
Down
- 1. Striped-face burrowing mammal
- 2. Large bovine of the plains
- 4. Wild dog of Africa and Asia
- 5. Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird
- 8. Common small brown bird
- 10. Large tropical lizard
- 11. Eight-armed sea creature
Show answers
- 3 Across: Tusked Arctic marine mammal (6)WALRUS
- 6 Across: Dark-coated big cat (7)PANTHER
- 7 Across: Fastest land animal (7)CHEETAH
- 9 Across: Largest living primate (7)GORILLA
- 12 Across: Tropical bird with huge beak (6)TOUCAN
- 1 Down: Striped-face burrowing mammal (6)BADGER
- 2 Down: Large bovine of the plains (7)BUFFALO
- 4 Down: Wild dog of Africa and Asia (6)JACKAL
- 5 Down: Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird (7)PENGUIN
- 8 Down: Common small brown bird (7)SPARROW
- 10 Down: Large tropical lizard (6)IGUANA
- 11 Down: Eight-armed sea creature (7)OCTOPUS
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
| 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||||
| 6 | ||||||||||||||
| 7 | ||||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||||
| 10 | ||||||||||||||
Across
- 5. Tropical bird with huge beak
- 6. Fish-eating raptor near water
- 7. Largest living primate
- 8. Colorful bird that can talk
- 9. Dark-coated big cat
- 10. Tallest living land animal
Down
- 1. Common small brown bird
- 2. Spotted big cat of Africa
- 3. Large bovine of the plains
- 4. Wild dog of Africa and Asia
- 8. Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird
Show answers
- 5 Across: Tropical bird with huge beak (6)TOUCAN
- 6 Across: Fish-eating raptor near water (6)OSPREY
- 7 Across: Largest living primate (7)GORILLA
- 8 Across: Colorful bird that can talk (6)PARROT
- 9 Across: Dark-coated big cat (7)PANTHER
- 10 Across: Tallest living land animal (7)GIRAFFE
- 1 Down: Common small brown bird (7)SPARROW
- 2 Down: Spotted big cat of Africa (7)LEOPARD
- 3 Down: Large bovine of the plains (7)BUFFALO
- 4 Down: Wild dog of Africa and Asia (6)JACKAL
- 8 Down: Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird (7)PENGUIN
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
| 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 2 | ||||||||||||||
| 3 | ||||||||||||||
| 4 | ||||||||||||||
| 5 | ||||||||||||||
| 6 | 7 | |||||||||||||
| 8 | ||||||||||||||
| 9 | ||||||||||||||
| 10 | ||||||||||||||
Across
- 3. Striped-face burrowing mammal
- 5. Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird
- 6. Colorful bird that can talk
- 8. Red crustacean served at dinner
- 9. Fastest land animal
- 10. Wild dog of Africa and Asia
Down
- 1. Large bovine of the plains
- 2. Bird with a large bill pouch
- 4. Swift hunting bird of prey
- 5. Dark-coated big cat
- 7. Tropical bird with huge beak
Show answers
- 3 Across: Striped-face burrowing mammal (6)BADGER
- 5 Across: Tuxedo-wearing flightless bird (7)PENGUIN
- 6 Across: Colorful bird that can talk (6)PARROT
- 8 Across: Red crustacean served at dinner (7)LOBSTER
- 9 Across: Fastest land animal (7)CHEETAH
- 10 Across: Wild dog of Africa and Asia (6)JACKAL
- 1 Down: Large bovine of the plains (7)BUFFALO
- 2 Down: Bird with a large bill pouch (7)PELICAN
- 4 Down: Swift hunting bird of prey (6)FALCON
- 5 Down: Dark-coated big cat (7)PANTHER
- 7 Down: Tropical bird with huge beak (6)TOUCAN
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
| 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | |||||||||||||
| 5 | 6 | 7 | ||||||||||||
| 8 | 9 | |||||||||||||
| 10 | ||||||||||||||
| 11 | ||||||||||||||
Across
- 3. Fish-eating raptor near water
- 5. Wild dog of Africa and Asia
- 6. Striped-face burrowing mammal
- 8. Dark-coated big cat
- 10. Tusked Arctic marine mammal
- 11. Swift hunting bird of prey
Down
- 1. Bird with a large bill pouch
- 2. Largest living primate
- 4. Colorful bird that can talk
- 7. Tallest living land animal
- 9. Tropical bird with huge beak
Show answers
- 3 Across: Fish-eating raptor near water (6)OSPREY
- 5 Across: Wild dog of Africa and Asia (6)JACKAL
- 6 Across: Striped-face burrowing mammal (6)BADGER
- 8 Across: Dark-coated big cat (7)PANTHER
- 10 Across: Tusked Arctic marine mammal (6)WALRUS
- 11 Across: Swift hunting bird of prey (6)FALCON
- 1 Down: Bird with a large bill pouch (7)PELICAN
- 2 Down: Largest living primate (7)GORILLA
- 4 Down: Colorful bird that can talk (6)PARROT
- 7 Down: Tallest living land animal (7)GIRAFFE
- 9 Down: Tropical bird with huge beak (6)TOUCAN
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.