OSEPI = POISE
FREAT = AFTER
TBRETA = BATTER
MZIOEB = ZOMBIE
CARTOON ANSWER:
THE CIRCUS PERFORMER PAINTED DURING HIS TIME OFF BECAUSE HE WAS A – – –
PSE ATR ATTR ZIE = TRAPEZE ARTIST
🎪 Anagrams too in-TENTS? Let’s give them a WHIRL! 🎡
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🎨 Drawing Conclusions 🎨
The scene under the big top had plenty to take in. A rider circling the ring, a dog perched on a rolling ball, and an acrobat reaching for the next bar mid-swing. In the middle of it all sat an artist, and with brush in hand, he was painting what he saw… or at least what he wanted to see. It turns out this particular artist was seeing the circus from a place only a certain kind of performer truly understands.
🧩 Clue Word Breakdown
SPEIO = POISE
No trouble at all.
Last used: 11/21/24 as SPEIO.
TEFAR = AFTER
Instantly visible.
Last used: 10/16/23 as TEFAR.
TBAERT = BATTER
Doubling the Ts made it a breeze.
Last used: 06/16/25 as TBAERT.
BIMOZE = ZOMBIE
My pick for hardest. I just couldn’t see it for some reason.
Last used: 07/09/15 as BIMOZE.
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🎨 A Classier Act: In the painting, the horse and rider were graceful, the acrobat floated through the air like silk, and the whole scene looked fit for a museum instead of a circus ring.
➤ 🐶 Center-Ring Sweetheart: That little dog? He stole the show! How could he not POOCH you in a good mood wearing a hat like that?
🧠 Final Solve 🧠
The final solve was an anagram consisting of thirteen letters in a layout of 7 + 6. It was 1 more than we worked with yesterday. The biggest hint for me was the Z. With TRAPEZE removed, ARTIST clicked as both the final part of the solution and the description of the painter himself. He painted during his time off because he was a: TRAPEZE ARTIST.
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🍫 Food Holidays — October 23
▪ National Mole Day — No, not the animal! This day celebrates the flavorful Mexican sauce made from chiles, spices, and chocolate. Whether you like it smoky, spicy, or rich and velvety, mole is all about slow-simmered depth and soul. SOURCE
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💬 Say What?
🎤 “You don’t necessarily have to write to be a poet. Some people work in gas stations and they’re poets. I don’t call myself a poet … I’m a trapeze artist.” — Bob Dylan
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🛒 Daily Drops — October 23
🍫 Snickers Crunchy Peanut Butter Ice Cream Bar
This one’s hitting freezers with perfect timing. The classic Snickers combo gets a crunchy peanut butter twist, and it actually works. It’s thick, cold, and balanced just right between salty and sweet. Expect to see it showing up in stores by the end of October, but probably gone faster than you can unwrap one.
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🧃 Snapple Limited-Edition Glass Bottles
Snapple’s turning back the clock for a minute. The brand is rolling out a short run of its old-school glass bottles, complete with the classic caps and nostalgic look. They’ll start popping up in select stores this November, and if the buzz is any clue, they won’t stay on shelves long.
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🌙 That’s a Wrap! 🌙
The tent’s coming down, the lights are dimming, and another great show under the Big Top is over. Today’s puzzle gave us a taste of balance, grace, and a little bit of artistic flair (think dog hat!). It was the kind of moment only a circus could pull off. Thanks for stepping into the ring with me!
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