RALAV = LARVA

IBCAS = BASIC

DINDEH = HIDDEN

SKNIRH = SHRINK

CARTOON ANSWER:

ARABSIHDESHN = HIS “BEAR” HANDS

Happy Wednesday morning my friends!  LARVA and HIDDEN were the two words that made me pause for thought this morning but were no real trouble at all.  With all the clue words solved it was time to attempt the cartoon.  Yogi Bear was always one of my favorite cartoons and Ranger Smith was such a unique character.  He was the yin to Yogis’ yang.  I must admit, I was able to get the answer before starting though.  Perhaps I’m smarter than the av-er-age bear?  You probably saw that coming so I’ll end it here.  Have a great day and do good!