We hope you enjoyed reading our little book of Home Comforts, Volume 6. Here are the answers to the puzzles:

Be neared – Aberdeen

logs wag – Glasgow

nab org – Bangor

did vasts – St Davids (2 words)

elf tabs – Belfast

arm big minh – Birmingham

badger mic – Cambridge

chefs ml rod – Chelmsford

binder hug – Edinburgh

Celt rogues – Gloucester

ladders nun – Sunderland

Anton might – Nottingham

brogue Thorpe – Peterborough

far fdic – Cardiff

Across

2. Large mammal often found in National Trust property woodlands

Deer

4. Back in UK woods after centuries away (2 words)

Wild boar

8. Unless you’re in Scotland, you’re much more likely to spot a grey variety of this species (2 words)

Red squirrel

10. Suited to land and water and have a playful nature

Otter

11. Mostly lives in underground burrows as they are continually being preyed by foxes, weasels, and domestic cats (2 words)

Wood Mouse

12. Only spiky animal found in the UK

Hedgehog

13. Often occupies the same sett for generations and lays a network of well-trodden undergrowth paths

Badger

Down

1. Back in UK rivers after centuries away

Beaver

3. Also known as the highland tiger (2 words)

Scottish wildcat

5. The largest wading bird found in Europe, recognised by a long curved bill.

Curlew

6. Our most abundant mammal and is a vital link in the food chain

Vole

7. They have a distinct zig-zag pattern and red eyes

Adder

9. Live in hives and produce a sweet tasting substance (2 words)

Honeybee