Puzzle Detail
Classic Crosswords Classic Theater Hard — Set 20
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 3 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 7 A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
- 8 A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 9 A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
Down
- 1 A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 4 A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings
- 5 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 6 A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
Answers
- 2 Across: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 3 Across: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 7 Across: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
- 8 Across: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 9 Across: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 1 Down: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 4 Down: A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings (9)DRAGONFLY
- 5 Down: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 6 Down: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 3 A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 5 A pink farm animal with a curly tail
- 7 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 8 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
Down
- 2 A small animal covered in sharp spines
- 4 A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 6 A female chicken that lays eggs
Answers
- 1 Across: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 3 Across: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 5 Across: A pink farm animal with a curly tail (3)PIG
- 7 Across: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 8 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 2 Down: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
- 4 Down: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
- 6 Down: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A common pet that barks and wags its tail
- 3 A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 4 A large sea creature with big claws
- 6 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 8 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 9 A female chicken that lays eggs
Down
- 2 A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 3 A large black bird known for being very smart
- 5 A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
- 7 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
Answers
- 1 Across: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 3 Across: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
- 4 Across: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 6 Across: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 8 Across: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 9 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 2 Down: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 3 Down: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 5 Down: A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water (9)CROCODILE
- 7 Down: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 5 A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 6 A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
- 8 A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward
- 10 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 11 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
Down
- 2 A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly
- 3 A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 4 A small red beetle with black spots
- 7 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 9 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
Answers
- 1 Across: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 5 Across: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 6 Across: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
- 8 Across: A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward (11)HUMMINGBIRD
- 10 Across: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 11 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 2 Down: A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly (11)CATERPILLAR
- 3 Down: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 4 Down: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 7 Down: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 9 Down: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 5 A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
- 7 A small lizard that can climb walls
- 8 The largest animal in the ocean
Down
- 1 A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 2 A tall animal related to camels from South America
- 4 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 6 A beetle that glows in the dark at night
Answers
- 3 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 5 Across: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
- 7 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 8 Across: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 1 Down: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 2 Down: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
- 4 Down: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 6 Down: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
Solver Notes
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Across
- 2. An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 3. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 7. A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
- 8. A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 9. A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
Down
- 1. A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 4. A flying insect with a long body and shiny wings
- 5. A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 6. A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
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