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Dwarf Planets & Minor Bodies Crossword Puzzle

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This 24-clue astronomy crossword covers dwarf planets and minor bodies in our solar system. Clues address specific dwarf planets like Pluto, Ceres, Makemake, Haumea, and Eris; minor bodies including asteroids, comets, and meteoroids; and concepts like the Kuiper Belt, the scattered disc, and the IAU's reclassification of Pluto. Use it as a vocabulary review or assessment for students learning about outer solar system objects in Grades 6–8.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Astronomy
Grade Level:
6th – 8th Grades
Updated April 2026

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