Each clue can be answered by the name of a galaxy:
| Clue | Answer | Horizontal Position | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| English singer | MAYALL | 1 | M |
| Candy | MILKY WAY | 2 | I |
| Water feature | WHIRLPOOL | 4 | R |
| Injury | BLACK EYE | 3 | A |
| Portend | BODE | 1 | B |
| Baby animal | TADPOLE | 7 | E |
| Hat | SOMBRERO | 5 | R |
| Toy | PINWHEEL | 3 | N |
| Seed | SUNFLOWER | 1 | S |
| Gymnastics element | CARTWHEEL | 4 | T |
| Kitchen cleanser | COMET | 4 | E |
| Tobacco | CIGAR | 2 | I |
| Greek princess | ANDROMEDA | 2 | N |
Indexing into each galaxy by its horizontal position yields the answer MIRA BERNSTEIN.