Animals Mini Crossword
A free printable animals mini crossword — solve the clues to fill in creatures from around the world. Play online, print it, or download the puzzle and answer key as a PDF. Great for kids and classrooms.
Click a cell and type. Numbers match the clues.
Across
- 4. Black-and-white bear that eats bamboo
- 5. Playful animal that floats on its back
- 7. Large animal with a trunk
- 9. Honking water bird
- 11. Ocean predator with many teeth
- 12. Powerful bird of prey
Down
- 1. Striped relative of the horse
- 2. Hopping animal with long ears
- 3. Tree-swinging primate
- 6. Big cat with orange stripes
- 8. Animal you can ride
- 10. Legless slithering reptile
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Frequently asked questions
Is the crossword maker free?+
Yes — build, play, print and download custom crosswords for free with no signup.
How does the crossword generator work?+
You provide answers and clues, and the generator interlocks the words into a numbered grid with Across and Down clue lists.
Why didn't one of my words fit?+
A criss-cross crossword only places words that share a letter with the grid. If a word can't cross any other, it's listed as not placed — try Rearrange or add words with common letters.
Can I print the crossword with an answer key?+
Yes. The downloadable PDF has the numbered blank puzzle with clues, plus a filled answer-key page.