Classic Crosswords Classic Vegetables Expert — Set 12
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 4 A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 5 A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
- 7 A large sea creature with big claws
- 9 A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 10 A colorful bird that can copy human speech
Down
- 2 An ocean animal with eight arms
- 3 A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 6 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 8 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 9 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
Answers
- 1 Across: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 4 Across: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 5 Across: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
- 7 Across: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 9 Across: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 10 Across: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 2 Down: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 3 Down: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 6 Down: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 8 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 9 Down: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 5 A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 6 An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 7 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 8 A common bird with a red breast
- 9 An ocean animal with eight arms
Down
- 1 A smart ape closely related to humans
- 2 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 4 A small orange fish often kept as a pet
- 5 A small curved sea creature often used in food
Answers
- 3 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 5 Across: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 6 Across: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 7 Across: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 8 Across: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
- 9 Across: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 1 Down: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 2 Down: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 4 Down: A small orange fish often kept as a pet (8)GOLDFISH
- 5 Down: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 4 A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
- 6 A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 8 A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
Down
- 2 A furry animal with a black mask on its face
- 3 A pink farm animal with a curly tail
- 5 A female chicken that lays eggs
- 7 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
Answers
- 1 Across: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 4 Across: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
- 6 Across: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 8 Across: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 2 Down: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
- 3 Down: A pink farm animal with a curly tail (3)PIG
- 5 Down: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 7 Down: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 4 A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 6 One of the largest snakes in the world
- 7 A flying animal that comes out at night
Down
- 2 A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk
- 3 A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward
- 4 A smart ape closely related to humans
- 5 A colorful bird that can copy human speech
Answers
- 1 Across: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 4 Across: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 6 Across: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 7 Across: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 2 Down: A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk (8)ELEPHANT
- 3 Down: A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward (11)HUMMINGBIRD
- 4 Down: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 5 Down: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
- 3 A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 8 A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers
Down
- 1 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 2 A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 4 A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 5 A large bird with colorful tail feathers
- 6 A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 7 A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
Answers
- 2 Across: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
- 3 Across: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 8 Across: A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers (7)PEACOCK
- 1 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 2 Down: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 4 Down: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 5 Down: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
- 6 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 7 Down: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
Solver Notes
- 1. A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 4. A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 5. A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
- 7. A large sea creature with big claws
- 9. A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 10. A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 2. An ocean animal with eight arms
- 3. A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 6. The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 8. A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 9. A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
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