Classic Crosswords Classic Theater Expert — Set 16
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
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Across
- 1. One of the largest snakes in the world
- 5. A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 7. A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 10. A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 11. A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 12. A small red beetle with black spots
- 13. A tiny insect that lives in large groups
Down
- 2. A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 3. A small lizard that can climb walls
- 4. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 6. A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 8. An ocean animal with eight arms
- 9. A colorful bird that can copy human speech
Show answers
- 1 Across: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 5 Across: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
- 7 Across: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 10 Across: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 11 Across: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 12 Across: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 13 Across: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 2 Down: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 3 Down: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 4 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 6 Down: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 8 Down: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 9 Down: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
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Across
- 1. A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 4. A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 6. An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 9. A large reptile with a wide flat snout
Down
- 1. A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 2. A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 3. A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
- 5. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 7. A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 8. A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
Show answers
- 1 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 4 Across: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 6 Across: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 9 Across: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 1 Down: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 2 Down: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 3 Down: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
- 5 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 7 Down: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 8 Down: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
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Across
- 2. A beetle that glows in the dark at night
- 3. A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 6. A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 7. A small orange fish often kept as a pet
- 9. A large black bird known for being very smart
Down
- 1. A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 4. A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 5. A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
- 8. A graceful wild animal with antlers
Show answers
- 2 Across: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
- 3 Across: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 6 Across: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 7 Across: A small orange fish often kept as a pet (8)GOLDFISH
- 9 Across: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 1 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 4 Down: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 5 Down: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 8 Down: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
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Across
- 1. A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 5. A large bird with colorful tail feathers
- 9. A beetle that glows in the dark at night
Down
- 2. A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 3. A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 4. A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 6. A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 7. An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 8. A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
Show answers
- 1 Across: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 5 Across: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
- 9 Across: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
- 2 Down: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 3 Down: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 4 Down: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 6 Down: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 7 Down: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 8 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
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Across
- 1. A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 2. An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 4. A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 6. A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 7. A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
Down
- 1. A smart ape closely related to humans
- 3. A very large deer with wide flat antlers
- 5. A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
Show answers
- 1 Across: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 2 Across: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 4 Across: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 6 Across: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 7 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 1 Down: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 3 Down: A very large deer with wide flat antlers (5)MOOSE
- 5 Down: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
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