R crossword (initial and middle positions)

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Phonics & Reading has 15 clues. Answers range from 3 to 10 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

A rodent that is bigger than a mouse.
A hoarse voice quality.
A large jungle animal with a horn on its nose.
A colorful arc in the sky after a rainstorm.
Another name for a thief.
The part of the body that connects your hand to your arm.
An animal with a long neck.
Jewelry worn on the ears.
An animal with a hard shell.
The activity in in school that is scheduled after lunch.
Extinct creatures.
A tool used to hit a nail.
What you do with a present to get it ready for a party.
A sweet sticky substance you pour on your pancakes or waffles.
The planet that you live on.