12-Letter Words Containing: HERES

• The soil region subject to the influence of plant roots and their associated microorganisms

• a layer in the stratosphere (at approximately 20 miles) that contains a concentration of ozone sufficient to block most ultraviolet radiation from the sun

• spherical deep diving apparatus (lowered by a cable) for underwater exploration

• the watery layer of the earth's surface; includes water vapor

• the intensely luminous surface of a star (especially the sun)

• Any sphere whose size is measured in micrometres

• the region inside the heliopause containing the sun and solar system

• the solid part of the earth consisting of the crust and outer mantle

• Any representation of part of a sphere on a plane surface

• Any of several charts of the celestial sphere having an overlay or window that may be adjusted to show the stars visible at a particular time, or from a particular place

• the lowest atmospheric layer; from 4 to 11 miles high (depending on latitude)