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For the Week of ... 1/8/26 - 1/14/26 • Snowmelt can travel under-
ground for years—slowly filtering
through rock before re emerging as
For Entertainment Purposes Only spring water.
• Cardinals don’t migrate in win-
ARIES LIBRA ter—their feathers trap heat so
(Mar. 21 – Apr. 20) (Sept. 24 – Oct. 23) efficiently they can withstand sub
Momentum builds. A Thursday Balance restores. A Sunday pause zero nights.
spark renews focus. By Sunday, refreshes energy. Your grace at- • Frost flowers form on sea ice—
bold steps feel natural. tracts supportive voices. delicate crystal clusters created
Lucky numbers: 4, 1, 9 Lucky numbers: 9, 2, 7 when frigid air meets warmer
water vapor.
TAURUS SCORPIO • Reindeer see better in winter
(Apr. 21 – May 21) (Oct. 24 – Nov. 22) darkness—their eyes shift color
Steady ground. A Monday mes- Focus deepens. A Thursday truth from gold to blue to capture more
sage clarifies direction. Your calm redirects plans. Your instincts keep light.
shapes the week ahead. you aligned. • The first recorded ice skates were
Lucky numbers: 2, 8, 6 Lucky numbers: 8, 4, 6 made of bone—used by ancient
Finns gliding across frozen lakes.
GEMINI SAGITTARIUS • Snow rollers can form natu-
(May 22 – June 21) (Nov. 23 – Dec. 21) rally—wind pushes sticky snow
Ideas swirl. A Friday chat reveals Adventure calls. A Saturday idea into hollow cylinders that resemble CROSSWORD PUZZLE
opportunity. Your wit keeps every- sparks joy. Your openness draws giant pastries.
thing moving. new faces in. • Some trees “crack” loudly in
Lucky numbers: 5, 3, 7 Lucky numbers: 1, 5, 3 extreme cold—as sap freezes
and expands, creating explosive
CANCER CAPRICORN sounds.
(June 22 – July 22) (Dec. 22 – Jan. 20) • Winter bees huddle in a living
Comfort grows. A Saturday mo- Drive strengthens. A Monday shift sphere—vibrating their wings to
ment strengthens trust. Your heart clears clutter. Your discipline fuels keep the colony warm until spring.
leads smoother choices. steady wins. • Frozen fog can create “diamond
Lucky numbers: 1, 9, 4 Lucky numbers: 8, 7, 2 dust”—tiny ice crystals that spar-
kle like glitter in the sunlight.
LEO AQUARIUS • The winter solstice once marked
(July 23 – Aug. 22) (Jan. 21 – Feb. 19) the new year—celebrated with
Spotlight returns. A Tuesday boost Insight blooms. A Friday spark feasts, fires, and symbolic green-
lifts spirits. By week’s end, your ignites creativity. Your originality ery.
fire motivates many. sets the rhythm. • Arctic foxes change fur color
Lucky numbers: 7, 5, 3 Lucky numbers: 4, 9, 3 seasonally—white in winter for
camouflage, brown in summer
VIRGO PISCES for warmth.
(Aug. 23 – Sept. 23) (Feb. 20 – Mar. 20) • Early snow goggles were carved
Order forms. A Wednesday detail Calm returns. A Tuesday pause from wood or bone—narrow slits
reveals solutions. Your steady hand brings clarity. Your intuition guides reduced glare for Inuit hunters.
guides progress. gentle progress. • Some rivers form “ice pan-
Lucky numbers: 6, 1, 8 Lucky numbers: 2, 6, 5 cakes”—round, floating discs
created by swirling currents and
WORD SEARCH freezing foam.
• Owls can rotate their heads 270
degrees—allowing them to scan
snowy landscapes without moving
their bodies.
• The aurora can produce faint
sounds—soft crackles or pops ACROSS DOWN
reported during intense geomag- 1. Peak 1. Fourth sign of the zodiac
netic storms. 6. After-bath powder 2. Indian music
10. Loathsome 3. Rewrite
Answer to Last 14. Radiolocation 4. Sodium chloride
Weeks Puzzles 15. Genuine 5. Molasses
16. Egg-shaped
6. Railroad
17. Nimble 7. Pertaining to flight
“Sudoku” 18. Diva’s solo 8. Been in bed
19. Lap up
9. Traditional literature
20. Army units 10. An inflated round ball
22. Dregs 11. Overgrown with ivy
23. Tin 12. Shoestrings
24. Sows 13. Large northern deer
26. Strictly 21. Put down
30. Each day 25. Antlered animal
32. Fatuous 26. Typewriter type
33. Criticisms 27. Sloth
37. Tilt 28. Tirade
38. Merchandise 29. Insect studies
39. Nitpicky to a fault 30. Motored
40. Sterilizer 31. Assistant
42. Extreme 33. Snakes
43. Antlered animal 34. Against
“Crossword Puzzle” 44. Broken finger support 35. Mountain pool
45. Trail
36. Thin strip
47. A box for bricks 38. Splendid
WORD SEARCH 48. A young horse 41. Dove’s sound
49. Writing system 42. Upward air current
56. Melange 44. Soak
57. Not yours 45. A type of renewable energy
58. Farewell 46. Wall coating
59. Sounded a bell 47. Guest inviters
60. Module 48. Ancient marketplaces
61. Deadly 50. A ridge of sand
62. Pretentious 51. One of the Great Lakes
63. Notices 52. Jewish month
Read Our Paper Online and Play Sudoku 64. Exchange 53. Falafel bread
and crossword puzzles online www.queenstimes.com 54. Noggin
55. Christmas season