Polaris, also known as the North STAR, is a STAR located in the constellation Ursa Minor. It is the brightest STAR in the night sky and has been used for centuries as a navigational aid. The term Polaris is derived from the Latin word for 'pole STAR' and is often used to refer to the STAR itself. Other related terms include STAR, POLESTAR, LODESTAR, and stella, all of which refer to stars that are associated with Polaris. The four crossword solutions for the term Polaris are STAR (4 letters), POLESTAR (8 letters), LODESTAR (8 letters), and STELLA (6 letters). POLESTAR is a term used to describe a STAR that is located near the north celestial pole, while LODESTAR is a term used to describe a STAR that is used as a navigational aid. Stella is a Latin term meaning 'STAR' and is often used to refer to Polaris. Finally, Northstar is another name for Polaris.