Jumble Answers for 09/11/2025

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DEULE = ELUDE

TNNHI = NINTH

PRUATB = ABRUPT

SDYMIA = DISMAY

CARTOON ANSWER:

THE SCARECROW DIDNT HAVE A BRAIN, AND AS A RESULT, HE WAS BEING – – –

EDE NIN ABT DSM = ABSENT-MINDED

🎭🌾🧩 The Scarecrow may be forgetful, but don’t lose your head — let’s piece this puzzle together.

☀️🌾🧠 Good Morning, Fellow Jumblers! 🧠🌾☀️

The path leads us straight into Oz, where Dorothy, Toto, and the Scarecrow share a lighthearted exchange on the Yellow Brick Road. With a touch of wit and a familiar backdrop, today’s puzzle sets the stage for a clever solve.

🔤 Clue Word Breakdown
ELUDE (DEULE) – The “E” at both ends framed it quickly, leaving “LU” to fall in place.
Last used – 7/13/2024 as DLEEU

NINTH (TNNHI) – The double N’s stacked together gave it away fast.
Last used – 6/17/2025 as ITNNH

ABRUPT (PRUATB) – “AB-” in front popped out first; “-RUPT” sealed it.
Last used – 1/04/2025 as BPTRUA

DISMAY (SDYMIA) – “DIS-” leapt off the scramble, leaving “MAY” to finish.
Last used – 5/21/2023 as MASIYD

🧩 Puzzle Analysis
Today’s cartoon takes us down the Yellow Brick Road, where Dorothy and the Scarecrow pause for a chat with Toto at her side. Dorothy notes that people without brains do quite a bit of talking, while the Scarecrow fumbles his reply and forgets his point. The backdrop shows classic Oz touches, setting the stage for a lighthearted exchange.

💎 Jumble Jeff’s Jems 💎

  • Dorothy carries a picnic basket tucked in the crook of her arm.
  • Dorothy appears to be wearing ruby slippers, complete with little bow ties.
  • The Scarecrow’s trousers show straw peeking out at the cuffs, and his belt appears to be a piece of rope.
  • Crows perch on the upright fence posts along the path.
  • A winding Yellow Brick Road cuts through the cornfields behind them.
  • Toto pads along at Dorothy’s side, taking in the scene.
  • In the far distance, the Emerald City glows on the horizon at the back right.

🧠 Final Solve

With the clue words unscrambled (ELUDE, NINTH, ABRUPT, DISMAY), the circled letters combined into a clear 6–6 pattern matching the answer grid. In the panel, Dorothy remarks that people without brains do a lot of talking, and the Scarecrow instantly loses his train of thought—forgetting where he was going with it. That dialogue, plus his classic Oz persona, steered the letters to the tidy, hyphenated solution: ABSENT-MINDED.

🍔 Puzzle Poetry

Limerick

On the road paved a shimmering gold,
A Scarecrow forgot what he told.
Dorothy took stock,
While Toto kept watch—
And the tale in the cornfield unrolled.

Haiku

Yellow bricks glisten—
thoughts drift like straw in the wind;
Toto pads beside.

Acrostic (ABSENT MINDED)

Along the road, questions bloom
Breezes tug thoughts like straw
Scattered by crow calls
Echoes of bright ideas fade
Nearly there—what was the point?
Thoughts pause at each turn
Memory slips, Toto trots
Intentions drift off
Not quite sure what to say
Dorothy smiles, patient
Emerald glimmers ahead
Down the road, thoughts return

🧙‍♀️ OZ FACTS — CLICK TO REVEAL 🌪️✨

👠 Why are Dorothy’s slippers ruby instead of silver?

The book gave her silver shoes, but MGM switched to ruby so they’d pop in three-strip Technicolor — and each shoe carries about 2,400 sequins (≈4,800 per pair). That’s like wearing two glittering disco balls on your feet. Source

🌪️ How did they film the tornado?

Not CGI — a 35-foot muslin stocking hung from a gantry, with dust blasted through it. About as tall as a three-story building, it let the crew “drive” the twister across the set. Source

❄️ What was the “snow” in the poppy field?

Yikes — asbestos flakes (common as faux snow in the 1930s). Safe-looking blizzard; very not-safe material by modern standards. Source

🐕 Was Toto really paid like a star?

Pretty much. Toto reportedly earned $125/week during production — legit movie-star dog money for 1939. Source

🌈 “Over the Rainbow” was almost cut — for real?

Yep. Execs thought it slowed the Kansas scenes; producers fought to keep it. It later won the Oscar and AFI ranked it the #1 movie song of all time — talk about a reversal. Source 1 Source 2

🟤➡️🎨 How did the sepia-to-color doorway shot work?

In-camera magic: a stand-in in a sepia-painted set opens the door, then Judy steps in wearing the blue dress once we’re in Technicolor. Zero digital help — just old-school craft. Source

🎂 NOTABLE BIRTHDAYS — SEPTEMBER 11 🎉

  • 🎤 Ludacris, 48 — Rapper and actor, part of the Fast & Furious franchise; born in Champaign, Illinois. Source
  • 🎧 Moby, 60 — Electronic musician behind “Porcelain” and “Natural Blues”; born in Harlem, New York City. Source
  • 🎹 Harry Connick Jr., 58 — Jazz pianist, crooner, and actor known for Will & Grace; born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Source
  • 🎭 Taraji P. Henson, 55 — Oscar-nominated actress from Hidden Figures and Empire; born in Washington, D.C.. Source

🕯️ IN MEMORIAM — BORN SEPTEMBER 11

  • ✒️ O. Henry (1862–1910) — Short story master famed for The Gift of the Magi; born in Greensboro, North Carolina. Source
  • 🎬 John Ritter (1948–2003) — Emmy-winning actor best known for Three’s Company; born in Burbank, California. Source

🍴 FOOD HOLIDAYS — SEPTEMBER 11

🧁 National Hot Cross Bun Day — Spice-laced buns with the classic iced cross step out of their Good Friday roots and get a September spotlight. Source

🧇 National Waffle Week (Sept 7–13) — From crispy hotel-iron grids to towering Belgian stacks, this week celebrates the batter that never quits. Source

📜 TODAY IN HISTORY — SEPTEMBER 11

  • 1609 – Henry Hudson sails into Upper New York Bay and starts up the river that now bears his name. Source
  • 1941 – Ground is broken for the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, kicking off an ultra-fast WWII build. Source
  • 1962 – The Beatles cut “Love Me Do” and “P.S. I Love You” at EMI with session drummer Andy White. Source
  • 1985 – Pete Rose logs hit No. 4,192 to pass Ty Cobb and become MLB’s all-time hits leader. Source
  • 2019 – Water vapor is announced in the atmosphere of exoplanet K2-18b, a habitable-zone world ~110 light-years away. Source

📌 HERE’S WHAT ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY — SEPTEMBER 11

  • White Castle rolls out serious fall vibes: New limited-time menu items just dropped—BBQ Pulled Pork Slider, cheesy Triple Cheese Tots, and a Pumpkin Latte Cheesecake on-a-stick. Source
  • McDonald’s flexes value again: Extra Value Meals are back starting Sep 8—think $5 breakfast combos and $8 Big Mac dinner deals, saving you ~15%. Source
  • Skywatch check: The Summer Triangle dominates the night sky—Vega, Altair, and Deneb blazing in the southeast after dusk. Source
  • Wardrobe update — Quince goes full fall: Mindy Kaling–approved drop featuring flared jeans, silky blouses, moto jackets, and suede handbags, with prices starting at just $40. Source
  • NYFW kicks off: From Sept 11–16, over 60 designers light up the High Line, with Michael Kors opening the show tonight. Source
  • Recipes to fuel September: Cozy and vibe-rich picks like lychee martinis, lamb burgers, French-style tuna salad sandwiches, and cheesy beef enchiladas. Source