Puzzle Detail
Classic Crosswords Classic Technology Medium — Set 18
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A small lizard that can climb walls
- 5 The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 6 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 9 A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 10 A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 11 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
Down
- 1 A small animal related to a horse with long ears
- 3 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 4 An ocean animal with eight arms
- 7 A common bird with a red breast
- 8 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
Answers
- 2 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 5 Across: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 6 Across: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 9 Across: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
- 10 Across: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 11 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 1 Down: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
- 3 Down: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 4 Down: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 7 Down: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
- 8 Down: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 2 A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 4 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 5 A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 6 A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 7 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
Down
- 1 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 3 A male chicken that crows in the morning
Answers
- 1 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 2 Across: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 4 Across: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 5 Across: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 6 Across: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 7 Across: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 1 Down: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 3 Down: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A common pet that barks and wags its tail
- 3 A female chicken that lays eggs
- 4 A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 5 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 7 A small red beetle with black spots
Down
- 1 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 2 A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings
- 6 A bird that swims in water and quacks
Answers
- 2 Across: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 3 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 4 Across: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 5 Across: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 7 Across: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 1 Down: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 2 Down: A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings (9)DRAGONFLY
- 6 Down: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth
- 4 A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 5 An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 6 A beetle that glows in the dark at night
- 8 A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
Down
- 1 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 2 A colorful insect with large wings
- 4 A small animal related to a horse with long ears
- 7 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
Answers
- 3 Across: A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth (10)PARROTFISH
- 4 Across: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 5 Across: An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch (8)KANGAROO
- 6 Across: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
- 8 Across: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 1 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 2 Down: A colorful insect with large wings (9)BUTTERFLY
- 4 Down: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
- 7 Down: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 5 A colorful insect with large wings
- 7 A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 8 A beetle that glows in the dark at night
Down
- 2 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 3 A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 4 A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 6 A male chicken that crows in the morning
Answers
- 1 Across: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 5 Across: A colorful insect with large wings (9)BUTTERFLY
- 7 Across: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 8 Across: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
- 2 Down: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 3 Down: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 4 Down: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 6 Down: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
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Across
- 2. A small lizard that can climb walls
- 5. The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 6. A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 9. A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 10. A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 11. A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
Down
- 1. A small animal related to a horse with long ears
- 3. An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 4. An ocean animal with eight arms
- 7. A common bird with a red breast
- 8. A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
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