Quick Crosswords Quick Ocean Easy — Set 21
Puzzle Set
5 puzzles in this set
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
11×11 grid
Across
- 2 A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 4 An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 5 A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk
- 7 A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 8 An animal that lives in water and has fins
Down
- 1 A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth
- 3 A see-through ocean animal that can sting
- 6 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
Answers
- 2 Across: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 4 Across: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 5 Across: A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk (8)ELEPHANT
- 7 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 8 Across: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 1 Down: A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth (10)PARROTFISH
- 3 Down: A see-through ocean animal that can sting (9)JELLYFISH
- 6 Down: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
11×11 grid
Across
- 2 A female chicken that lays eggs
- 4 A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
- 5 A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 6 The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
Down
- 1 A smart ape closely related to humans
- 3 An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
Answers
- 2 Across: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 4 Across: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 5 Across: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 6 Across: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 1 Down: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 3 Down: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
11×11 grid
Across
- 1 An ocean animal with eight arms
- 4 A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
- 6 A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 7 A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 8 A pink farm animal with a curly tail
Down
- 2 A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth
- 3 A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk
- 5 A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers
Answers
- 1 Across: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 4 Across: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
- 6 Across: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 7 Across: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 8 Across: A pink farm animal with a curly tail (3)PIG
- 2 Down: A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth (10)PARROTFISH
- 3 Down: A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk (8)ELEPHANT
- 5 Down: A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers (7)PEACOCK
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
11×11 grid
Across
- 2 A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 5 A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth
- 6 A colorful insect with large wings
- 8 A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
Down
- 1 A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
- 3 A small brown bird found in many places
- 4 A large sea creature with big claws
- 7 A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
Answers
- 2 Across: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 5 Across: A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth (10)PARROTFISH
- 6 Across: A colorful insect with large wings (9)BUTTERFLY
- 8 Across: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
- 1 Down: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 3 Down: A small brown bird found in many places (7)SPARROW
- 4 Down: A large sea creature with big claws (7)LOBSTER
- 7 Down: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
11×11 grid
Across
- 1 An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 3 A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 4 A flying animal that comes out at night
- 5 A large colorful parrot from South America
Down
- 2 A small brown bird found in many places
- 3 A small furry pet that purrs and meows
Answers
- 1 Across: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 3 Across: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
- 4 Across: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 5 Across: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
- 2 Down: A small brown bird found in many places (7)SPARROW
- 3 Down: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
Solver Notes
- 2. A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 4. An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
- 5. A very large gray animal with a long nose called a trunk
- 7. A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 8. An animal that lives in water and has fins
- 1. A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth
- 3. A see-through ocean animal that can sting
- 6. A tiny insect that lives in large groups
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