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Ocean Animals word search & crossword

Sea-life vocabulary for a habitats topic or an aquarium trip.

Ocean Animals Word Search

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The 12 words and clues

WordClue
DolphinClever marine mammal that clicks
OctopusEight-armed, ink-squirting animal
JellyfishSee-through drifter that can sting
SharkFish with rows of replaceable teeth
WhaleLargest animals on Earth
SeahorseFish whose males carry the eggs
StarfishSea star with five or more arms
TurtleShelled reptile that nests on beaches
CoralTiny animals that build reefs
CrabSideways-walking crustacean
PlanktonTiny drifting organisms
SquidTen-armed relative of the octopus

Questions people ask

How do I print this ocean animals word search?

Press "Open in word search maker" and then "Print / Save PDF". You can add or remove words first; the answer key prints on page two.

Can I make a ocean animals crossword from the same words?

Yes. "Open in crossword maker" loads these words together with their clues, which you can edit before printing.

What ages is this list for?

The words suit roughly ages 7 to 11. For younger children use fewer words and an easy grid; for older ones, switch the word search to hard.

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