DEGAA = ADAGE
GEJDU = JUDGE
TINKTE = KITTEN
HNPEYH = HYPHEN
CARTOON ANSWER:
GUKIHH = “HIGH-KU”
Good morning everyone! It was a pretty easy puzzle this morning. ADAGE had me confused for a few seconds because I always think it is spelled with two D’s. Great cartoon and great word choices overall. Have a super day and I’ll see you tomorrow! 😀

Stumped me until I learned—-Highku is a three line Japanese poem.
HIGH jumped out at me (and I knew what a haiku was) so it was rather easy. I agree that if you don’t know what a haiku is then it could be challenging. Have a great day, Gene!
Back at you Mike.
The kids go back to school today so it WILL be a GREAT day (for me anyway!) 😉
Oh! Yes. Our Grandchildren go back next week. One in grade School, and two in College .
I can’t believe I got stuck on kitten. LOL
It’s always the simple words! 😹😹😹
I was out that day that we covered in 8th grade Japanese poems. Kudos.
You’re most welcome, Patmik! 😀