Week of 8-24-2026

5. to show, stand for, or act on behalf of something else
8. to freely give your things, money, or time to help other people or animals without expecting anything back
9. bringing packages, food, or mail to a specific place, or giving birth to a baby
10. to say no to doing something or to turn down an offer
12. telling someone they did a good job or saying kind words to show you are proud of them
15. an educational talk given by someone to teach a group of people about a specific subject, or a long scolding when someone warns you about your behavior
17. to be in charge of something
20. the money you pay to send a letter or a package through the mail
21. a place that people stay temporarily
22. a special prize or award given to someone to celebrate a big win or a great achievement
23. having to do with your body, things you can touch, or a checkup with a doctor
24. the blank white space around the edge of a page, or the outer border and edge of an area

1. to move just a little bit or to change your mind when you are stubborn
2. a soft, sweet candy made of sugar, butter, and milk
3. the middle or typical value in a group of things or numbers
4. a scaly cold-blooded reptile that has four legs and a long body and a tapering tail
6. a hard task or problem that tests your skills, or an invitation to a fun contest
7. a handy tool used to join or open two edges of fabric
11. to press someth8ng from opposite sides
13. a public sale where items are sold to the person who offers to pay the highest price
14. a shiny valuable stone that has been cut and polished to look beautiful
16. a group of sentences that talk about a main point
18. a feeling of your head is spinning or you're off balance
19. an old-fashioned machine used to send quick messages over long distances using electricity and wire
20. the work of getting public attention and sharing information through the media so people know about a person, event, or product