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Animal Crossword for Kids

Ten animals with clues a seven-year-old can work out, like "it carries its home on its back". The answer list is switched on to make it gentler.

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NameDateAnimal Crossword546891273ELEPHANT FROG GIRAFFE KANGAROO OWL PENGUIN SHARK TIGER TURTLE ZEBRAAcross1. A big striped cat2. A fish with lots of sharp teeth3. It hoots at night5. It has a trunk and big ears6. A bird that swims but cannot fly8. The tallest animal on landDown1. It carries its home on its back4. It carries its baby in a pouch7. A horse-like animal with stripes9. It hops and says ribbitpapercabinet.com

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  1. Type one answer and clue per line, like "OWL - It hoots at night".

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Frequently Asked Questions

What age is the animal crossword for?

About 6 to 9. The answers are listed under the puzzle, so children who are still learning to spell can match words to the clues.

How many words should a crossword have?

Between 8 and 15 works best on one page. Fewer than 6 makes a sparse grid; more than 20 makes the clue list very long.

Can I make it easier for young kids?

Yes. Switch on "List the answers under the puzzle" so they can see the words, and choose short, everyday words.

Does the crossword come with answers?

Yes. The answer key prints on its own page with every word filled in.