CUPOH = POUCH

NITLF = FLINT

SOOCSM = COSMOS

CURDEE = REDUCE

CARTOON ANSWER:

HE NEEDED TO PAY SOMEONE TO SHOVEL THE MELTING SNOW.  LUCKILY, HE HAD A —

UHFLNSSDU = SLUSH FUND

Good morning everyone and happy Saturday!  No trouble with the clue words or cartoon answer today so it was a pretty easy solve.  I’ve decided that from now on I’m going to just post the answers on the weekends and skip the commentary unless I find something very unusual within the puzzle.  Have a great day and enjoy your weekend!  😀