Illustrated Nebula Award scene — AI-generated artwork behind this award's word search puzzle
Free Nebula Award word search. We picked 12 themed words — its ceremony, its trophy, and the craft it honours — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.
Words to find: NEBULA, MEDALLION, CRYSTAL, STARBURST, CEREMONY, GALA, NOVEL, SHORTSTORY, POETRY, SCRIPT, GAMEWRITING, RELATEDWORK.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Nebula Award word list, defined
NEBULA/ˈnɛbjʊlə/ · noun
A cloud of gas and dust in space, typically consisting of ionized gas and often associated with a star or other celestial object. A nebula can be a birthplace of new stars or a remnant of a supernova. Related: cloud, gas, dust, star.
MEDALLION/mɛˈdæliən/ · noun
A medal or coin, especially one of a series, often worn as jewelry. A decorative panel or design, especially one in a wall or ceiling. Related: medal, coin, emblem, badge.
CRYSTAL/krɪˈstəl/ · noun
A solid substance with a regular internal structure, typically formed from minerals or salts, and often used in ornaments or for cutting and polishing. Related: rock, stone, mineral, gem.
STARBURST/ˈstɑrbɜrst/ · noun
A burst of stars, especially one seen in the sky. A type of fruit-flavored confectionery. Related: burst, explosion, outburst, flash.
CEREMONY/ˈsɛrɪməni/ · noun
A formal or official act or occasion, typically with a ritual or symbolic element; a public display of respect or celebration. Related: rite, ritual, ceremony, observance.
GALA/ˈɡɑːlə/ · noun
A festival or celebration, especially one with entertainment and music. A variety of a fruit, especially an apple or a pear. Related: festival, celebration, party, bash.
NOVEL/nɒvəl/ · noun
A book of fiction, longer than a short story, often with a complex plot and characters. A new or original device, method, or idea. Related: book, novella, tale, story.
POETRY/ˈpɒɪətri/ · noun
The art of writing verse; a composition expressing the poet's emotions, thoughts, and feelings in a highly stylized and imaginative way. Related: verse, poem, lyric, ode.
SCRIPT/skrɪpt/ · noun, verb
A set of written instructions or a document containing such instructions. To write or create a script for a film, play, or other performance. Related: manuscript, document, instructions, scenario.