Quick Crosswords Quick Biology Medium — Set 23
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
11×11 grid
Across
- 1 A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 2 A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 4 A small brown bird found in many places
Down
- 1 A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
- 3 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 5 A long thin creature that lives in the soil
Answers
- 1 Across: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 2 Across: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 4 Across: A small brown bird found in many places (7)SPARROW
- 1 Down: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 3 Down: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 5 Down: A long thin creature that lives in the soil (4)WORM
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
11×11 grid
Across
- 2 A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 4 The largest animal in the ocean
- 6 A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 7 A small animal related to a horse with long ears
Down
- 1 A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 3 A furry animal with a black mask on its face
- 5 A large black bird known for being very smart
Answers
- 2 Across: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 4 Across: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 6 Across: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 7 Across: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
- 1 Down: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 3 Down: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
- 5 Down: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
11×11 grid
Across
- 1 A large animal people ride on
- 4 A flying animal that comes out at night
- 5 A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
- 8 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
Down
- 2 A small brown bird found in many places
- 3 A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 6 A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 7 A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
Answers
- 1 Across: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
- 4 Across: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 5 Across: A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water (9)CROCODILE
- 8 Across: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 2 Down: A small brown bird found in many places (7)SPARROW
- 3 Down: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 6 Down: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 7 Down: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
11×11 grid
Across
- 3 A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 5 A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
- 6 A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
Down
- 1 A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 2 A small orange fish often kept as a pet
- 4 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
Answers
- 3 Across: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 5 Across: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
- 6 Across: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 1 Down: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 2 Down: A small orange fish often kept as a pet (8)GOLDFISH
- 4 Down: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
11×11 grid
Across
- 2 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 3 A beetle that glows in the dark at night
- 4 The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 7 A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
Down
- 1 A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 5 A large animal people ride on
- 6 A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
Answers
- 2 Across: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 3 Across: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
- 4 Across: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 7 Across: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 1 Down: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 5 Down: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
- 6 Down: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
Solver Notes
- 1. A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 2. A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 4. A small brown bird found in many places
- 1. A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
- 3. A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 5. A long thin creature that lives in the soil
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