DYSAL = SADLY
SRMTU = STRUM
NRUIPT = TURNIP
CITNEE = ENTICE
CARTOON ANSWER:
THE GHOST DIDN’T GET ALONG WELL WITH OTHERS BECAUSE HE WAS – – –
SAD TRM NIP EIE = MEAN-SPIRITED
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Well, HOLLOW There
The barkeep said the place was haunted, but that doesn’t quite cover it. These ghosts had personalities, and not all of them played nice. Most of the time they kept to themselves, but every so often, one would wander in looking for trouble instead of a toast. This was one of those nights. Every bar has that one customer, and this one just happened to be from beyond the grave!
🧩 Clue Word Breakdown 🧩
DYSAL = SADLY
The LY suffix made it a breeze.
Last used: 6/20/2020 as DYASL
SRMTU = STRUM
Instantly visible.
Last used: 2/06/2025 as TURSM
NRUIPT = TURNIP
Took an extra glance, but no trouble.
Last used: 12/17/2024 as NRUPIT
CITNEE = ENTICE
My pick for hardest.
Last used: 7/24/2025 as CTNEIE
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“Rustic Charm”
The wood-framed interior gave the bar a warm, old-world feel. -
“Spirited Glassware”
The patron had a solid bar glass, the queen sipped from an opaque chalice, the ‘modern’ soldier held a pint, and the salty ghost cradled a small glass that definitely wasn’t a cordial. The fourth ghost, to the left of the patron, was still deciding. He’s got plenty of time!
🧠 Final Solve 🧠
The final solve was an anagram consisting of twelve letters in layout of 4 ➕ 8. The CRYPTic cocktail kept the answer buried just long enough. Our grumpy ghost really stole the show. You could almost hear the chill in the air when he told the soldier to bug off. His tone said it all as he made it clear that some spirits don’t mix well. The ghost didn’t get along well with others because he was: MEAN-SPIRITED.
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How many Americans say they’ve seen a ghost?
Two-thirds of Americans say they’ve had a paranormal encounter.
SOURCEWhat’s the difference between a ghost and a spirit?
Ghosts usually linger near where they passed, while spirits are thought to move freely.
SOURCEWhich U.S. state tops the list for ghost sightings?
Texas, with more than 6,800 reported ghost sightings.
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“Monsters are real. Ghosts are too. They live inside of us, and sometimes, they win.” — Stephen King
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🌙 That’s a Wrap! 🌙
The grumpy ghost didn’t say much, but he sure did leave an impression. And even though he wasn’t the warmest company, it made for a pretty cool solve. Thanks for joining me today and helping put this one to rest!
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