Astronomy Word Search — Hard

Play a free online Astronomy word search puzzle. Difficulty: Hard. Find all 12 hidden words on the 12×12 grid below.

Words to find

Plus 4 hidden bonus words.

NOVA /ˈnoʊvə/ · noun: A star that suddenly becomes much brighter and then fades over a few weeks or months, often as a result of a massive explosion. A new star or a bright explosion of gas in space. Related: supernova, starburst, explosion, eruption.
PUCK /pʌk/ · noun, verb: A small, flat piece of wood, plastic, or rubber used in various games, such as hockey or curling. To play a trick on someone, often in a mischievous or playful way. Related: trick, prank, joke, deception.
ETOILE /ˈeɪtwɑːl/ · noun: A star, or a principal dancer in a ballet company; specifically the leading female dancer of a company. The word is borrowed from French and is typically used in ballet contexts or as an elegant literary term for 'star'. Related: star, principal, prima ballerina, lead dancer.
RING /rɪŋ/ · noun, verb: A circular band, typically of metal, worn around the finger as a piece of jewelry, or a sound of a bell. To encircle or surround something. Related: band, circle, ringlet, bracelet.
NAOS /nɔːs/ · noun: In Greek architecture, the naos is the innermost cella of a temple, containing the cult image of the deity. In a broader sense, a naos is a sacred or consecrated space. Related: sanctuary, temple, cella, holy of holies.
SWAN /swɒn/ · noun: A large, long-necked waterbird with a distinctive call and a white or yellow beak, typically found in freshwater habitats. Related: goose, duck, waterfowl.