Classic Crosswords Classic Theater Expert — Set 23
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
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Across
- 4. A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 7. A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 9. A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 10. A small brown bird found in many places
Down
- 1. A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 2. A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth
- 3. A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 5. A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 6. A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 8. A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
Show answers
- 4 Across: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 7 Across: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 9 Across: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 10 Across: A small brown bird found in many places (7)SPARROW
- 1 Down: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 2 Down: A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth (10)PARROTFISH
- 3 Down: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 5 Down: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 6 Down: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 8 Down: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
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Across
- 3. A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 5. A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 7. A very large deer with wide flat antlers
- 8. A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
Down
- 1. A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 2. A small red beetle with black spots
- 4. The largest animal in the ocean
- 5. A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 6. A common bird with a red breast
Show answers
- 3 Across: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 5 Across: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 7 Across: A very large deer with wide flat antlers (5)MOOSE
- 8 Across: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 1 Down: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 2 Down: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 4 Down: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 5 Down: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 6 Down: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
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Across
- 3. A small lizard that can climb walls
- 4. A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 5. A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 7. A tiny insect that lives in large groups
Down
- 1. A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 2. An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 3. A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 6. A large colorful parrot from South America
Show answers
- 3 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 4 Across: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 5 Across: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 7 Across: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 1 Down: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 2 Down: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 3 Down: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 6 Down: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
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Across
- 1. A small orange fish often kept as a pet
- 2. One of the largest snakes in the world
- 6. A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 7. A long reptile with no legs that slithers
Down
- 1. A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 2. A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 3. A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 4. A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 5. A large sea creature with big claws
Show answers
- 1 Across: A small orange fish often kept as a pet (8)GOLDFISH
- 2 Across: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 6 Across: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 7 Across: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 1 Down: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 2 Down: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 3 Down: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 4 Down: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 5 Down: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
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Across
- 2. A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 4. A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 8. A furry animal with a black mask on its face
- 9. A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 11. A large black bird known for being very smart
Down
- 1. A very large deer with wide flat antlers
- 3. A small lizard that can climb walls
- 5. An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 6. A female chicken that lays eggs
- 7. A large colorful parrot from South America
- 10. A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 11. A small furry pet that purrs and meows
Show answers
- 2 Across: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 4 Across: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 8 Across: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
- 9 Across: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 11 Across: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 1 Down: A very large deer with wide flat antlers (5)MOOSE
- 3 Down: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 5 Down: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 6 Down: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 7 Down: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
- 10 Down: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 11 Down: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
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