Solar System and Astronomy
Basic astronomy: the sun, moon, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, gravity, telescopes, astronomers, and meteorites, with short definitions.
This general knowledge crossword has 9 clues. Select a numbered square, read the matching clue, and type the answer. Crossing letters help confirm each word. You can print a worksheet or make your own crossword from a custom word list.
Horizontal Words
- A tool used to observe distant objects i (9)
- The star at the center of our Solar Syst (3)
- A rock from space that lands on Earth. (9)
- The force that keeps planets in orbit. (7)
- The planet known as the “Red Planet.” (4)
Vertical Words
- A scientist who studies space. (10)
- Earth’s natural satellite. (4)
- The planet we live on. (5)
- The largest planet in our Solar System. (7)
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This general knowledge crossword puzzle features 9 entries to solve online or print. Click any numbered square to read its clue, type your answer, then check the crossing letters to narrow down neighboring words. All clues and answers are displayed as submitted by the puzzle creator.
What is the Solar System and Astronomy crossword?
The Solar System and Astronomy crossword is a general knowledge puzzle with 9 entries to solve from the clues shown beside the grid. Fill an answer into the numbered squares, then use its crossing letters to narrow the possible answers for neighboring clues. You can work through the puzzle in the browser or open the print layout for a paper copy.
What clues are included in this puzzle?
This puzzle includes clues such as “A tool used to observe distant objects i”, “A scientist who studies space.”, and “The star at the center of our Solar Syst”. Read the full across and down lists next to the grid before deciding where to begin. An exact definition or familiar fact is usually a good starting point; after entering it, check each crossing clue against the letters now available. The clue text comes from the community puzzle submission and is displayed unchanged for solving.
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You solve the Solar System and Astronomy crossword online by selecting a numbered entry, reading its matching clue, and typing the answer into the grid. Start with clues you can answer confidently instead of forcing a strict order. Crossing letters turn incomplete words into useful patterns, so revisit difficult clues after completing nearby entries. Before finishing, compare the answer length with the available squares and recheck spelling wherever two entries meet.
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