Quick Crosswords Quick Artists Expert — Set 17
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
11×11 grid
Across
- 2 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 5 A colorful insect with large wings
- 6 A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk
Down
- 1 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 3 A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 4 A tall animal related to camels from South America
Answers
- 2 Across: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 5 Across: A colorful insect with large wings (9)BUTTERFLY
- 6 Across: A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk (8)ELEPHANT
- 1 Down: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 3 Down: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 4 Down: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
11×11 grid
Across
- 3 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 4 A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 6 A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 7 A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly
Down
- 1 A smart ape closely related to humans
- 2 A large sea creature with big claws
- 5 A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
Answers
- 3 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 4 Across: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 6 Across: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 7 Across: A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly (11)CATERPILLAR
- 1 Down: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 2 Down: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 5 Down: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
11×11 grid
Across
- 1 A large colorful parrot from South America
- 3 One of the largest snakes in the world
- 5 A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
Down
- 1 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 2 A long thin creature that lives in the soil
- 4 A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
Answers
- 1 Across: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
- 3 Across: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 5 Across: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 1 Down: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 2 Down: A long thin creature that lives in the soil (4)WORM
- 4 Down: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
11×11 grid
Across
- 3 The largest animal in the ocean
- 5 A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 6 A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 7 A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
Down
- 1 A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 2 A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 4 A furry animal with a black mask on its face
Answers
- 3 Across: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 5 Across: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 6 Across: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 7 Across: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
- 1 Down: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 2 Down: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 4 Down: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
11×11 grid
Across
- 1 A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
- 5 A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 7 A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
Down
- 1 A smart ape closely related to humans
- 2 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 3 A common pet that barks and wags its tail
- 4 A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 6 A large black bird known for being very smart
Answers
- 1 Across: A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water (9)CROCODILE
- 5 Across: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 7 Across: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 1 Down: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 2 Down: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 3 Down: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 4 Down: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 6 Down: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
Solver Notes
- 2. A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 5. A colorful insect with large wings
- 6. A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk
- 1. An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 3. A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 4. A tall animal related to camels from South America
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