Across
- 4. A violent rotating column of air
- 5. Related to fireworks
- 9. A ship or large boat
- 12. A vast system of stars and planets
- 17. A large, snake-like creature
- 19. A vast body of saltwater covering most of Earth
- 21. A tower with a guiding light
- 22. A person who navigates boats
- 26. A light, inflatable object
- 27. A flat-bottomed boat used in Venice
- 29. A temporary wall or fence
- 30. A bird of prey known for its speed
- 31. The flower of a plant
- 34. The outline of buildings against the sky
- 37. When the sun or moon is temporarily blocked
- 39. An underground passageway
- 40. A gentle wind
- 41. A mythological creature with a lion’s body
- 42. A marine organism that forms reefs
- 43. A projectile fired from a gun
- 44. A headpiece worn by a king or queen
- 46. A portable light source
- 47. A bird that cannot fly
- 48. Another name for a violin
Down
- 1. An underwater missile
- 2. A violent tropical storm
- 3. The preserved remains of an ancient organism
- 5. A public square in a city
- 6. Related to ocean tides
- 7. A fortress often occupied by royalty
- 8. The time when the sun appears over the horizon
- 10. A long-distance running race
- 11. A common crystal found in rocks
- 13. A sudden rush of falling snow
- 14. A space rock burning in Earth’s atmosphere
- 15. A large tent or structure
- 16. A dry, sandy region with little rain
- 18. An optical illusion often seen in deserts
- 20. A tall tower or marker
- 23. An ancient counting tool
- 24. A burial place
- 25. A deep, narrow valley
- 28. A machine that performs tasks
- 32. A large group of musicians
- 33. A long journey for exploration
- 35. A marsupial that hops on two legs
- 36. A landmass surrounded by water
- 38. A long period without rain
- 45. A dense, tropical forest