Explore the fundamental principles and latest discoveries across physics, chemistry, biology, and astronomy. This topic covers scientific methods and breakthroughs.
Science offers a universe of precision and wonder for crossword puzzles, challenging solvers with terms from biology, chemistry, physics, and astronomy. From atomic structures and genetic codes to distant galaxies and theoretical concepts, this category provides a rigorous yet rewarding experience. Clues can range from common scientific phenomena to complex terminology, often requiring logical deduction and specialized knowledge, making them perfect for those who enjoy a cerebral challenge and a journey of discovery.
Crossword clues used in science puzzles, with answers and links to play.
“Atom with the same number of protons but different neutrons”
ISOTOPE (7)
“Machine for producing power by rotating a wheel”
TURBINE (7)
“Number system consisting only of zeros and ones”
BINARY (6)
“Element that forms the backbone of modern computing chips”
SILICON (7)
“Device used to transmit or receive radio waves”
ANTENNA (7)
“Method of scrambling data to keep it secure”
ENCRYPTION (10)
“Physical components of a computer system”
HARDWARE (8)
“Describing reality simulated by digital software”
VIRTUAL (7)
“Biological cell that inspired artificial intelligence networks”
NEURON (6)
“The curved path of a satellite around a planet”
ORBIT (5)
“Smallest controllable element of a digital image”
PIXEL (5)
“The natural satellite that orbits the Earth”
MOON (4)
“A large round object that circles a star”
PLANET (6)
“A massive system of stars and gas clouds”
GALAXY (6)
“What travels from stars to reach our eyes”
LIGHT (5)
“The star at the center of our solar system”
SUN (3)
“The vast area beyond Earths atmosphere”
SPACE (5)
“A tool used to see distant objects in space”
TELESCO (7)
“The fourth planet from the sun known as the red planet”
MARS (4)
“The vast area beyond the atmosphere of the earth”
SPACE (5)
“The world on which we live”
EARTH (5)
“The planet famous for its bright rings”
SATURN (6)
“A vehicle used to travel into outer space”
ROCKET (6)
“The standard unit of electrical resistance”
OHM (3)
“A composite particle made of quarks held together by the strong force”
HADRON (6)
“Electric potential difference between two points”
VOLTAGE (7)
“An ionized state of matter often found in stars”
PLASMA (6)
“Variant of an element with a different number of neutrons”
ISOTOPE (7)
“A transparent object that refracts light into a spectrum”
PRISM (5)
“A space entirely devoid of matter”
VACUUM (6)
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