SIJTO = JOIST
SLOAS = LASSO
CETSHK = SKETCH
AMFSOU = FAMOUS
CARTOON ANSWER:
THE CATERPILLAR WENT THROUGH METAMORPHOSIS, AND EVERYTHING HAD GONE – – –
OIT LSS SKH AMO =
SMOOTH
AS
SILK
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Metamor-For-Us
Today’s cartoon brings us inside a classroom where we see a group of students gathered around a terrarium. The teacher stands beside it holding a cocoon in her hand as the kids lean in to examine it with curiosity and disbelief. You can see the entire metamorphosis cycle taking place inside the enclosure, from a cocoon hanging on a branch to fresh wings being flexed for the very first time. Everything in the tank is unfolding exactly the way Mother Nature intended.
Clue Word Breakdown
SIJTO = JOIST
Knot a problem.
Last used: 3/25/2025 as SIJTO
SLOAS = LASSO
Rounding up the S’s did the trick.
Last used: 3/04/2025 as SLOAS
CETSHK = SKETCH
My pick for hardest.
Last used: 5/30/2025 as TKHESC
AMFSOU = FAMOUS
Stepped into the spotlight instantly.
Last used: 11/17/2024 as MSUFOA
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Cocoon With a View
➤ The terrarium top is fitted with a grill style cover, the branch inside holds a single cocoon, and the two butterflies on opposite sides are already starting to flutter with action lines around their wings. On the floor of the tank is a V-shaped piece of wood with a hatched cocoon resting beside it.
Silk Supply Chain
➤ The teacher is holding another cocoon in her left hand while wearing a silk scarf around her neck.
Wonder Locked
➤ The kids’ eyes are huge as they take it all in, and the boy looking at the tank from the side is so locked in on one of the butterflies that pointing is the only thing he can manage.
Final Solve
The final answer was an anagram consisting of twelve letters that would transform into a layout of 6 + 2 + 4. The layout kept the answer well hidden, and the three S’s grouped together in the middle added even more to the challenge. The dialogue is what tipped it for me today. The teacher pointing out that the cocoon was the same thing she had around her neck gave me SILK, and from there the rest of the phrase floated into place without a snag.
Click-to-Reveal Butterfly Facts
➤ Chrysalises Can Produce Sounds to Scare Predators
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➤ Butterflies Do Not Sleep but Do Rest
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➤ A Group of Butterflies Is Called a Flutter
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➤ Butterflies Need to Reach a Certain Temperature to Fly
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💬 Say What
“The butterfly does not look back upon its caterpillar self, either fondly or wistfully; it simply flies on.” — Guillermo del Toro
🍝 Food Holidays* – December 11 🍝
National Noodle Ring Day — National Noodle Ring Day gives a small nod to one of the older comfort dishes out there. A noodle ring is a baked mix of noodles, eggs, and cheese that sets into a round shape and is usually served with something placed in the center. It is the kind of recipe you see in vintage cookbooks and pantry meals that never fully disappeared. SOURCE
National Stretching Day — National Stretching Day puts attention on the simple moves that help you feel better. A few slow stretches in the morning or a quick session during the day can loosen everything up and help you move easier. SOURCE
National App Day — National App Day recognizes the programs we open without thinking. Some keep us organized. Some help us pass the time. Some make things easier. Today puts a small spotlight on the tools that run on our phones and tablets. SOURCE
🛒 Daily Drops*
▪ Ghost Lucky Charms — This release keeps the classic Lucky Charms base but swaps in ghost-shaped marshmallows that glow bright green in milk. It’s mostly the same flavor people know, but the novelty shapes and the color shift are what make the box move. General Mills is pushing it as a limited seasonal drop, and collectors who chase special-edition cereal boxes are already grabbing multiples.
SOURCE▪ Planet Oat × Emily in Paris Coffee Creamer Collab — This limited edition Caramel Crème Brûlée creamer leans into the Paris theme from the hit show and gives you a sweeter, dessert-style coffee without feeling heavy. It aims for that toasted sugar custard flavor you get in a real crème brûlée, which is why people who like a richer morning coffee are paying attention to this one.
SOURCE▪ PB&J Popcorn — Smucker’s and Jif built this one with a peanut butter glaze that stays crisp and a strawberry coating that hits quick without turning the popcorn soggy. It’s meant to taste like the classic sandwich but still eat like a snack, and early testers say it does exactly that. It’s not overly sweet, and the peanut butter carries the bite.
SOURCE*Prices and participation may vary. Retailers may alter or end promotions without notice. For entertainment purposes only.
🌘 THAT’S A WRAP
Everything settled into place today just the way it was meant to, and I’m glad you were here for it.
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