Carl Sagan Word Search

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Free Carl Sagan word search. We picked 12 themed words — the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.

Words to find: COSMOS, CONTACT, DRAGONS, EDEN, PALE, BLUE, DOTS, VOYAGER, VIKING, MARINER, PLANETS, JUPITER.

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Carl Sagan word list, defined

COSMOS /ˈkɒzmɒs/ (UK); /ˈkɑːzmoʊs/ (US) · noun
The universe seen as a well-ordered, harmonious whole. More broadly, any complex and orderly system. Related: universe, creation, macrocosm, nature.
CONTACT /ˈkɒntækt/ (UK), /ˈkɑːntækt/ (US) · noun, verb
The state or fact of communicating or meeting with someone; physical touching between two things. As a verb, to communicate with someone by phone, email, or other means. Related: connection, communication, touch, liaison.
DRAGONS /ˈdræɡənz/ · noun
The plural of dragon: mythical, fire-breathing reptilian monsters of legend, or (informally) a fierce, intimidating person. Related: wyverns, serpents, monsters, behemoths.
PALE /pɛɪl/ · adjective
Having little or no color; faintly colored. Lacking strength or energy. Related: wan, waxy, faint, bleached.
BLUE /bluː/ · adjective, noun, verb
Of the colour intermediate between green and violet in the visible spectrum, like that of a clear daytime sky. As a noun, the colour itself; as a verb (informal, chiefly British), to squander money. Related: azure, cobalt, sapphire, navy.
DOTS /dɒts/ (UK), /dɑːts/ (US) · noun
The plural of 'dot': small round marks or spots, especially printed ones used in punctuation, notation, or patterns. Related: spots, points, specks, flecks.
VOYAGER /voʊˈjeɪdər/ · noun
A person or spacecraft that travels to other planets or celestial bodies, especially for scientific research. A person who travels, especially by sea or air, for pleasure or adventure. Related: traveler, explorer, spacecraft, pioneer.
VIKING /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/ · noun
A person from Scandinavia, especially one who was a member of a seafaring people who raided and traded in Europe from the late 8th to the early 11th century. A person who is a descendant of the Vikings. Related: Norseman, Scandinavian, Northman, Raider.
MARINER /məˈrɪnər/ · noun
A sailor or navigator, especially one who travels on the sea. A person who is skilled in navigation and sailing. Related: sailor, navigator, seafarer, shipman.
PLANETS /plænɪts/ · noun
A large body that orbits around a star, especially the Sun. The planets in our solar system include Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Related: worlds, globes, orbs, bodies.

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