Fun stuff…

WORDS

A couple of good old trusty word games here - have a go at a curious critter crossword or a wild and whacky word search!

Crossword

A curious crossword - themed around animals and their collective nouns. Simply answer the clues to fill in the squares. Print a copy to complete off-screen or just note down your answers using the clues below…

Across

 1. They swarm about and might sting you on the bum! (4)
3. Canines of all species hang around in this group. (4)
6. Group that cows, rabbits and gnus all gather in. (4)
7. This swarming fish can be slippery or jellied. (4) 
9. The largest species of deer. (3)
11. A very suitable collective noun for 5 down. (5)

Down

2. They go on parade and they never forget. (9)
3. Lions are bursting with this. (5)
4. Hyenas’ very appropriate collective noun. (6)
5. Phew! What a stinky little fella! (5)
8. A single soldier from a miniature insect army. (3)
10. Star sign inspired by 3 down’s clue. (3) 

 
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Word search

A word search with a Collective Memories spin... The across and down lists don’t match up by number. So, for extra points, match the collectives with the creatures! Print a copy to complete off-screen or find the words in the grid below…

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Across

  1. Shrewdness

  2. Cete

  3. Sleuth

  4. Drove

  5. Sounder

  6. Parliament

Down

  1. Badgers

  2. Donkeys

  3. Owls

  4. Bears

  5. Apes

  6. Pigs

Tip: Getting a copy of Collective Memories will really help you with both of these wordy games. That’s a much better plan than surfing the internet, reading text books or asking your local zookeeper!