Quick Crosswords Quick Artists Hard — Set 15
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
11×11 grid
Across
- 1 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 7 A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 8 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
Down
- 2 A furry animal with a black mask on its face
- 3 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 4 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 5 A large bird with colorful tail feathers
- 6 A small brown bird found in many places
Answers
- 1 Across: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 7 Across: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 8 Across: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 2 Down: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
- 3 Down: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 4 Down: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 5 Down: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
- 6 Down: A small brown bird found in many places (7)SPARROW
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
11×11 grid
Across
- 1 A see-through ocean animal that can sting
- 3 A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 6 A large black bird known for being very smart
- 7 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
Down
- 2 A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 4 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 5 A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
Answers
- 1 Across: A see-through ocean animal that can sting (9)JELLYFISH
- 3 Across: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 6 Across: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 7 Across: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 2 Down: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 4 Down: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 5 Down: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
11×11 grid
Across
- 4 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 5 A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
- 6 A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 8 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
Down
- 1 A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 2 A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 3 A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
- 7 An animal that lives in water and has fins
Answers
- 4 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 5 Across: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
- 6 Across: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 8 Across: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 1 Down: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 2 Down: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 3 Down: A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water (9)CROCODILE
- 7 Down: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
11×11 grid
Across
- 5 A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
Down
- 1 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 2 A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk
- 3 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 4 An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 6 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
Answers
- 5 Across: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 1 Down: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 2 Down: A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk (8)ELEPHANT
- 3 Down: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 4 Down: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 6 Down: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
11×11 grid
Across
- 3 A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 4 A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 5 A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
Down
- 1 A colorful insect with large wings
- 2 A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 4 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
Answers
- 3 Across: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 4 Across: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 5 Across: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 1 Down: A colorful insect with large wings (9)BUTTERFLY
- 2 Down: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 4 Down: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
Solver Notes
- 1. An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 7. A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 8. A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 2. A furry animal with a black mask on its face
- 3. A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 4. A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 5. A large bird with colorful tail feathers
- 6. A small brown bird found in many places
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