Quick Crosswords Quick Scientists Hard — Set 25
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
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Across
- 3. A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 6. A male chicken that crows in the morning
Down
- 1. A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 2. A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 3. A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 4. A pink farm animal with a curly tail
- 5. A small animal related to a horse with long ears
Show answers
- 3 Across: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 6 Across: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 1 Down: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 2 Down: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 3 Down: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 4 Down: A pink farm animal with a curly tail (3)PIG
- 5 Down: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
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Across
- 2. A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water
- 5. A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 6. A flying animal that comes out at night
Down
- 1. A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back
- 2. A small animal covered in sharp spines
- 3. A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 4. A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
Show answers
- 2 Across: A large heavy animal that loves to sit in water (5)HIPPO
- 5 Across: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 6 Across: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 1 Down: A slow creature that carries a spiral shell on its back (5)SNAIL
- 2 Down: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
- 3 Down: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 4 Down: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
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Across
- 1. A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 2. A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 3. An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 5. A playful water animal that floats on its back
Down
- 1. A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth
- 3. A flying animal that comes out at night
- 4. A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
Show answers
- 1 Across: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 2 Across: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 3 Across: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 5 Across: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 1 Down: A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth (10)PARROTFISH
- 3 Down: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 4 Down: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
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Across
- 2. A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 3. A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 5. A large black bird known for being very smart
- 7. A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
Down
- 1. A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 4. A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 6. A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
Show answers
- 2 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 3 Across: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 5 Across: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 7 Across: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
- 1 Down: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 4 Down: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 6 Down: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
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Across
- 1. A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 2. A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 4. A pink farm animal with a curly tail
- 5. A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 6. A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
Down
- 1. A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 3. A large reptile with a wide flat snout
Show answers
- 1 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 2 Across: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 4 Across: A pink farm animal with a curly tail (3)PIG
- 5 Across: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 6 Across: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 1 Down: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 3 Down: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
Solver Notes
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