Classic Crosswords Classic Vegetables Medium — Set 23
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
13×13 grid
Across
- 1 A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 3 A female chicken that lays eggs
- 4 A very large deer with wide flat antlers
- 6 A small animal related to a horse with long ears
- 7 A small lizard that can climb walls
- 8 A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
Down
- 2 A large bird with colorful tail feathers
- 3 A small animal covered in sharp spines
- 5 An ocean animal with eight arms
Answers
- 1 Across: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 3 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 4 Across: A very large deer with wide flat antlers (5)MOOSE
- 6 Across: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
- 7 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 8 Across: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
- 2 Down: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
- 3 Down: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
- 5 Down: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 4 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 5 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 7 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 8 One of the largest snakes in the world
Down
- 1 A smart ape closely related to humans
- 2 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 6 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
Answers
- 3 Across: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 4 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 5 Across: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 7 Across: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 8 Across: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 1 Down: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 2 Down: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 6 Down: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
13×13 grid
Across
- 5 A slow animal that carries a shell on its back
- 7 A large bird with colorful tail feathers
- 8 A beetle that glows in the dark at night
- 9 One of the largest snakes in the world
Down
- 1 A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 2 A flying animal that comes out at night
- 3 A colorful insect with large wings
- 4 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 6 A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
Answers
- 5 Across: A slow animal that carries a shell on its back (6)TURTLE
- 7 Across: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
- 8 Across: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
- 9 Across: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 1 Down: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 2 Down: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 3 Down: A colorful insect with large wings (9)BUTTERFLY
- 4 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 6 Down: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
13×13 grid
Across
- 3 A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 4 A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 6 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 7 A furry animal with a black mask on its face
- 10 A small animal covered in sharp spines
Down
- 1 A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 2 A large sea creature with big claws
- 5 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 6 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 8 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 9 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
Answers
- 3 Across: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 4 Across: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 6 Across: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 7 Across: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
- 10 Across: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
- 1 Down: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 2 Down: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 5 Down: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 6 Down: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 8 Down: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 9 Down: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
13×13 grid
Across
- 2 A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 4 A smart ape closely related to humans
- 6 A flying animal that comes out at night
Down
- 1 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 2 A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 3 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 4 A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 5 A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
Answers
- 2 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 4 Across: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 6 Across: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 1 Down: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 2 Down: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 3 Down: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 4 Down: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 5 Down: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
Solver Notes
- 1. A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 3. A female chicken that lays eggs
- 4. A very large deer with wide flat antlers
- 6. A small animal related to a horse with long ears
- 7. A small lizard that can climb walls
- 8. A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
- 2. A large bird with colorful tail feathers
- 3. A small animal covered in sharp spines
- 5. An ocean animal with eight arms
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