GAUVE = VAGUE

TOMOT = MOTTO

RNINEW = WINNER

CROTHO = COHORT

CARTOON ANSWER:

WHEN THREE PEOPLE GOT INTO THE TWO-PERSON SUBMARINE, THE SUB WAS —

AGETTWIRHT = WATER-TIGHT

Good morning everyone and happy Tuesday!  The first three clue words were a piece of cake, but the fourth one gave me a real headache.  I tried staring at it for a bit but nothing was coming to mind.  Breaking out my notepad, it took seven attempts before COHORT came into view.  With all of the clue words solved, it was time to venture under the sea and marvel at the wonderful cartoon.  A sinister looking octopus can be seen glaring at three frightened tourists in a cramped capsule while another set of eyes in the shadows of a cave have also noticed the intruders.  I really liked that the columns were strewn about the ocean floor and half of the word “ATLANTIS” in block lettering was visible on a piece of the rubble.  The final solution wasn’t obvious due to the cryptic layout of the letters, but after finding WATER, the rest fell into place quickly.  Have a terrific Tuesday and I’ll sea you tomorrow!  🐙