Jumble Answers for 07/19/2017

FARGT = GRAFT

KENAL = ANKLE

SEWEFT = FEWEST

SWIMOD = WISDOM

CARTOON ANSWER:

THE APPEAL OF BEING A FASHION MODEL WAS —

GRFANFEWIO = WEARING OFF

Good morning everyone and happy Wednesday!  Great clue word choices this morning, especially GRAFT.  They were all well jumbled but I was able to glide right through them with no trouble whatsoever.  Moving on to the cartoon, we were given VIP access to a fashion show where we encounter a behind the curtain discussion between a designer and two fashion models.  The designer offers up an outfit for one of the women to model, however; she is less than enthusiastic about showcasing the piece.  I don’t blame her as the dress looks like a paper lantern that has a matching goofy hat!  The letter layout was very cryptic (similar to the designers dress) and didn’t give anything away.  I found OFF after a minute of staring at it with WEARING becoming immediately visible for the solve.  The highlight of Jeff’s cartoon has to be the Jumble dress that’s hanging on the rack.  Stylish and sophisticated, this stunning summer inspired masterpiece is sure to take on the rising temperatures and become an effortless wardrobe staple that every woman must own.  Have a wonderful Wednesday and I’ll see you tomorrow.  🙂

Jumble Answers for 07/18/2017

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!  🐙 

Jumble Answers for 07/17/2017

PRAAT = APART

FTORN = FRONT

ROMPIT = IMPORT

DEULHD = HUDDLE

CARTOON ANSWER:

WHEN THEY SANG SONGS AT THE SUMMIT, THEY SANG THEM —

PRTFOTMOHE = FROM THE TOP

Good Monday morning, my friends, and welcome back to another week of Jumble fun!  IMPORT was the only clue word that caused me to pause for a few extra seconds but it wasn’t any trouble at all.  Moving along to the cartoon, I wasn’t able to solve it blindly, so I was forced to write out the clue letters.  THE and TOP jumped out at me immediately leaving FROM for the finish.  To summit up, it was a quick and easy Monday morning solve that left me excited for the rest of the week’s puzzles.  I hope you have a wonderful day and I’ll see you tomorrow!  🙂

Jumble Answers for 07/15/2017

RIKHE = HIKER

SACEE = CEASE

DULCED = CUDDLE

YAWONH = ANYHOW

CARTOON ANSWER:

AFTER A LONG DAY OF CASTING SINISTER SPELLS, THE EVIL WITCH HAD A —

HIKECAECDDEAHW = WICKED HEADACHE

Good Saturday morning my friends!  ANYHOW was the only clue word to give me a hassle today.  A few quick self-jumbles and the answer popped right out at me.  I know we’ve seen it a few times in the past but it’s one of those words that I haven’t quite committed to memory.  Moving on to the cartoon, we have another Wizard of Oz piece with one of the Wicked Witches resting in a chair while Glinda (the Good Witch of the North) offers her a “nice” potion to soothe her malaise.  The answer came instantly upon writing out the clue letters because I picked up on the “evil witch” clue in the sentence.  Have a wicked good Saturday and I’ll see you tomorrow!  🙂

Jumble Answers for 07/12/2017

RWONB = BROWN

OWNOS = SWOON

CEDDEA = DECADE

JENRIU = INJURE

CARTOON ANSWER:

BRNSWNADEIRE = BREAD WINNERS

Good Wednesday morning, my friends!  It’s time to rise to the occasion, take some whisks, and solve another Jumble for goodness bakes.  The first two words came instantly and I thought I was on a roll.  DECADE slowed me down considerably and I was forced to use my notepad to decipher it.  Le pain proved mightier than the sword and I had my answer after four quick self-jumbles.  Last but not yeast was INJURE which required a second glance to figure out.  Moving on to the cartoon, Jeff sure wasn’t loafing around when he drew this one.  The setting was a small bakery where a customer has just purchased a baguette and is making pleasant conversation with the proprietors.  The letter layout was very cryptic and didn’t give any hints away.  With no answer in mind, I decided the best place to start was at the beginning and the BR was all I needed to see.  BREAD came instantly leaving WINNERS for the finish and a very funny pun.  Have a wonderful Wednesday and I’ll see you tomorrow!

Jumble Answers for 07/11/2017

KELEN = KNEEL

TEHTE = TEETH

MICTOM = COMMIT

PORRUA = UPROAR

CARTOON ANSWER:

ANDROIDS DON’T NEED TO DIE TO —

KEEEETHMMITRAR = MEET THEIR MAKER

Good Tuesday morning everyone!  KNEEL was the only word that needed an extra glance before coming into view.  With all of the other words coming instantly, I arrived at the cartoon and began my solve.  Reading the dialogue and sentence, I wasn’t quite sure where David and Jeff were taking this one.  Writing out the clue letters, I noticed quite a few “E’s” all in a row so I decided to begin with MEET to make use of them.   The whole answer came instantly to turn a very cryptic letter layout into a super fast solve.  The “makers” clothing had a Star Trek vibe to it while the android looked like C-3PO from Star Wars.  Jeff did an excellent job of blending the two giving the cartoon a very futuristic feel.  Enjoy your Tuesday and I’ll see you tomorrow!

Jumble Answers for 07/10/2017

AADLS = SALAD

WTRIL = TWIRL

HOPSLI = POLISH

URAQES = SQUARE

CARTOON ANSWER:

THE OWNER OF THE FAILED LAUNDROMAT WAS —

ADWPHSUE = WASHED UP

Good Monday morning my friends, and welcome back to another week of Jumble fun!  The puzzle sure was a breeze this morning as all of the clue words were solved at first glance and I was at the cartoon in seconds.  The setting for this one brings us to a small storefront where local businessman “Matt” (clever pun, Jeff) is learning that his dream of operating a laundromat just went down the drain.  With a giant “out of business” banner in the window and a chained up front door, the look of desperation on his face sure is heartbreaking.  You might even say he looks like he’s been put through the wringer!  The letter layout for the final solution was loads of fun but I already had the answer just by reading the cartoon.  I hope this puzzle didn’t turn you into a basket case or leave you pressed for time.  I’ll see you tomorrow!  😊

Jumble Answers for 07/08/2017

PAAHL = ALPHA

GIBEE = BEIGE

HUSTIA = HIATUS

HNURCB = BRUNCH

CARTOON ANSWER:

THEY LIFTED OFF TO SEE THE SUNRISE, BUT WHEN THE BALLOON WOULD LAND WAS —

APIEHITRUN = UP IN THE AIR

Good Saturday morning everyone!  Another fantastic puzzle today with some challenging clue words to boot.  HIATUS was by far the most difficult word for me to decipher.  It took 5 self-jumbles on my notepad before it finally came into view.  Speaking of view, Jeff’s cartoon really stole the show and delivered a dandy one!  You can almost feel yourself hovering above the tree tops waiting for that magical moment when the sun slowly rises over the horizon to signal the start of a fresh new day.  I really enjoyed how dark the cartoon was and the sun just creeping up casting rays of light was superb.  The final solution came instantly which was fine by me as I could go back to admiring the cartoon just a little longer.  I’ve never been on a hot air balloon, but I did come close.  While on vacation in Florida, my wife and I decided to give it a go.  We booked our sunrise tour but it never took off because the winds were too high and they ended up cancelling the flight.  Maybe we’ll try it again one day, but for now I’ll happily settle with the view in my Jumble cartoon.  Have a wonderful Saturday and I’ll see you tomorrow!  🙂 🌅 

Jumble Answers for 07/07/2017

CRATT – TRACT

ROSYR – SORRY

CIXEET – EXCITE

LANSOM – SALMON

CARTOON ANSWER:  WITH GPS MAPS ON THEIR NEW PHONES, EVEN TOURISTS CAN BE —-

TRTSRETESAM – STREET SMART

Mike, 🇮🇹 This one’s for you….🇮🇹

Buongiorno, a Tutti! Good morning, Everyone!
🇮🇹 Italy! 🇮🇹 The beauty, the romance, the culture! Today’s cartoon giving us (what I’m presuming to be) David and his wife, Claire in Florence, Italy…Using their phones’ GPS maps to direct them to Via Ricasoli, and the Galleria dell’Accademia, home of Michelangelo’s masterpiece, David. Today’s SMART phones are amazing, right? Locate the STREET you’re looking for and Voila! Or should I say “Ecco”! …Directions at your fingertips! This cartoon couldn’t be more descriptive. Kudos, Jeff! Complimenti per il lavoro svolto! What more can I say?
Today’s words: Easy, breezy, no surprises. Most likely the letters weren’t even needed for the solve. Definitely a great combination of the words and the “music”!… Music? You’d think I’d have some music, right? Or some puns? And yet, Niente! The eye candy? The Cupola del Brunelleschi (the dome) in the background. If you enhance the picture you can even make out the tiny little people. Great detail. So…Where’s the humor? Where’s the wit? This is soooo not good!… Too bad they weren’t already at the art museum, viewing the statue of David. Now THAT we could have had some fun with!

Arrivederci, 🇮🇹 Florence! Until we meet again….
Have a great day, Everyone! 🙋🏻