Classic Crosswords Classic Sculpture Expert — Set 12
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A playful animal that swings from trees
- 5 A small lizard that can climb walls
- 6 A huge animal with a horn on its nose
- 8 A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 9 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
Down
- 1 A large black bird known for being very smart
- 2 A small animal covered in sharp spines
- 4 A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 7 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
Answers
- 3 Across: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 5 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 6 Across: A huge animal with a horn on its nose (10)RHINOCEROS
- 8 Across: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 9 Across: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 1 Down: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 2 Down: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
- 4 Down: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 7 Down: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 5 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 6 A lizard that can change its color
- 8 A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
Down
- 2 An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 3 A playful animal that swings from trees
- 4 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 7 An ocean animal with eight arms
Answers
- 1 Across: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 5 Across: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 6 Across: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 8 Across: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
- 2 Down: An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch (8)KANGAROO
- 3 Down: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 4 Down: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 7 Down: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 4 One of the largest snakes in the world
- 5 A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 8 An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 9 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
Down
- 1 A large white bear that lives in the Arctic
- 2 A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 3 The largest animal in the ocean
- 6 A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 7 A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
Answers
- 4 Across: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 5 Across: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 8 Across: An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch (8)KANGAROO
- 9 Across: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 1 Down: A large white bear that lives in the Arctic (10)POLAR BEAR
- 2 Down: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 3 Down: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 6 Down: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 7 Down: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 3 A small red beetle with black spots
- 6 A playful animal that swings from trees
- 8 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 10 A colorful bird that can copy human speech
Down
- 2 A lizard that can change its color
- 4 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 5 A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 7 A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 9 A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
Answers
- 1 Across: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 3 Across: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 6 Across: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 8 Across: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 10 Across: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 2 Down: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 4 Down: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 5 Down: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 7 Down: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 9 Down: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
- 3 A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 5 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 7 A playful water animal that floats on its back
Down
- 1 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 2 A smart ape closely related to humans
- 4 A small lizard that can climb walls
- 6 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
Answers
- 1 Across: A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water (9)CROCODILE
- 3 Across: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 5 Across: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 7 Across: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 1 Down: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 2 Down: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 4 Down: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 6 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
Solver Notes
- 3. A playful animal that swings from trees
- 5. A small lizard that can climb walls
- 6. A huge animal with a horn on its nose
- 8. A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 9. A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 1. A large black bird known for being very smart
- 2. A small animal covered in sharp spines
- 4. A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 7. A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
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