The term 'Pole Star' refers to the star that is located closest to the North Pole. The crossword solutions for this term are BYRD (4 letters), STRIPPER (8 letters), PEARY (5 letters), SANTA (5 letters), KRINGLE (7 letters), and SANTACLAUS (10 letters). Admiral Richard E. Byrd was an American aviator and explorer who was the first to fly over the North Pole in 1926. A STRIPPER is a tool used to remove paint or other materials from a surface. Robert Edwin Peary was an American explorer who claimed to be the first person to reach the North Pole in 1909. Santa Claus is a mythical figure associated with Christmas who is said to bring gifts to children on Christmas Eve. The name 'Kringle' is another name for Santa Claus, and 'Santaclaus' is an alternate spelling of the same name.