Classic Crosswords Classic Sculpture Medium — Set 16
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 4 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 5 A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
- 7 A small lizard that can climb walls
- 8 A common pet that barks and wags its tail
- 9 An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
Down
- 1 A long thin creature that lives in the soil
- 3 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 6 A furry animal with a black mask on its face
Answers
- 2 Across: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 4 Across: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 5 Across: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
- 7 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 8 Across: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 9 Across: An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch (8)KANGAROO
- 1 Down: A long thin creature that lives in the soil (4)WORM
- 3 Down: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 6 Down: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A large animal people ride on
- 6 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 7 A very large deer with wide flat antlers
- 9 An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 10 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
Down
- 2 A small brown bird found in many places
- 3 A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
- 4 A common bird with a red breast
- 5 A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 8 A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
Answers
- 1 Across: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
- 6 Across: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 7 Across: A very large deer with wide flat antlers (5)MOOSE
- 9 Across: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 10 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 2 Down: A small brown bird found in many places (7)SPARROW
- 3 Down: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
- 4 Down: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
- 5 Down: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 8 Down: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 4 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 6 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 8 A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
- 9 An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 10 A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
Down
- 1 A common pet that barks and wags its tail
- 3 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 5 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 7 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
Answers
- 2 Across: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 4 Across: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 6 Across: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 8 Across: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
- 9 Across: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 10 Across: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 1 Down: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 3 Down: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 5 Down: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 7 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 4 A playful animal that swings from trees
- 6 A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 9 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
Down
- 2 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 3 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 5 An ocean animal with eight arms
- 7 A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
- 8 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
Answers
- 1 Across: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 4 Across: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 6 Across: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 9 Across: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 2 Down: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 3 Down: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 5 Down: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 7 Down: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
- 8 Down: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 4 A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
- 6 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 7 A large bird with colorful tail feathers
- 8 A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
Down
- 1 A flying animal that comes out at night
- 2 A small animal related to a horse with long ears
- 3 A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 4 A small brown bird found in many places
- 5 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
Answers
- 4 Across: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 6 Across: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 7 Across: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
- 8 Across: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 1 Down: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 2 Down: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
- 3 Down: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 4 Down: A small brown bird found in many places (7)SPARROW
- 5 Down: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
Solver Notes
- 2. A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 4. A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 5. A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
- 7. A small lizard that can climb walls
- 8. A common pet that barks and wags its tail
- 9. An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 1. A long thin creature that lives in the soil
- 3. A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 6. A furry animal with a black mask on its face
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