Jumble Answers for 12/21/2025

CARTOON ANSWER:

TIME  AND TIME  AGAIN

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Déjà Two

Today’s cartoon brings us to London on a drizzly afternoon, where a couple has paused on Westminster Bridge just as Big Ben announces the hour. The clock face is set at noon, with action lines showing the famous chime echoing across the Thames. She notes they caught a good moment, while he adds that it sounds on the quarter hour as well. Now with 14 minutes and counting, they wouldn’t have long to wait before Big Ben delivered an encore.

🧩 CLUE WORD BREAKDOWN

MCMIOT = COMMIT

No trouble.

Last used: 2/13/2024 as MCTMIO

GLGEGA = GAGGLE

The G’s slowed me down a little.

Last used: 5/01/2022 as LGGGEA

AMWDEO = MEADOW

It was a breeze.

Last used: 11/03/2024 as EMDAWO

RNACYN = CRANNY

My pick for hardest. I just couldn’t see it for some reason.

Last used: 9/03/2021 as NNARYC

TNISSI = INSIST

Came together quickly.

Last used: 3/12/2025 as NSISTI

MYHLAN = HYMNAL

Surprisingly easy today.

Last used: 10/12/2024 as MHYLAN

🔍 Jumble Jeff’s Jems

ON THE SPOT — The couple has chosen Westminster Bridge to take in the moment.

RAIN CHECK — She’s bundled in a full-length rain jacket that drops to her knees, hood up and tied at the waist. He’s wearing a rain jacket as well, choosing a bucket hat instead of pulling the hood up.

PICTURE PERFECT — In his hands, you can spot Big Ben silhouetted on his phone screen. The clock face of the tower is locked at twelve o’clock, and at the base you can make out a small group of tourists. Behind the tower sits the Palace of Westminster.

🧩 FINAL SOLVE

The final answer was an anagram consisting of 16 letters that solved into a 4 + 3 + 4 + 5 layout. At first glance, the letter count felt like it might take some time to sort through, but the cartoon kept everything ticking in the right direction. Between the action lines around the bell, the clock face locked at noon, and the reminder that it chimes every fifteen minutes, TIME didn’t take long to spot. Seeing it show up twice was the turning point, and once those letters were crossed out, the rest of the phrase came into focus right on cue.

🕰️ Click-to-Reveal Facts About Big Ben

➤ How old is Big Ben?
Big Ben is more than 160 years old, with construction beginning in the 1840s and finishing in 1859.
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➤ What is the clock face made of?
Each clock face is made from 324 individual pieces of pot opal glass held together by a cast iron frame. With four faces on the tower, that comes to 1,296 pieces of glass overall.
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➤ How tall is Big Ben?
The tower stands 96 meters tall, just under 315 feet, about the height of 21 London buses stacked on top of one another.
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💬 Say What

“We must use time as a tool, not as a couch.” — John F. Kennedy

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🎉 NATIONAL HOLIDAYS* – DECEMBER 21

National French Fried Shrimp Day — A day devoted to shrimp done the crunchy way. Breaded, fried, and served hot, it is all about comfort food with a seafood twist. SOURCE

National Crossword Puzzle Day — A tip of the hat to grids, clues, and penciled in guesses. It celebrates the kind of wordplay that rewards patience and pays off one square at a time. SOURCE

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National Flashlight Day — Falling on the winter solstice, this one is about finding light when the days are shortest and the nights stretch on. SOURCE

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🥄 Viral Recipe

Sugarplums

Sugarplums show up this time of year for a reason. They are simple, old fashioned, and built around nuts, dried fruit, and warm spice. No baking, no rush, just mixing, rolling, and letting them set. They feel festive without being fussy, and they carry that classic holiday flavor people expect when the season turns.

🛒 Daily Drops*

McCormick Bridgerton Finishing Sugars — McCormick teamed up with Bridgerton for a limited trio of finishing sugars inspired by the show’s Regency era flair. The flavors include Strawberries & Cream, Lavender Vanilla, and Sweet Lemon, designed to be sprinkled on desserts after baking. Available only for a limited time..

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Chipotle High Protein Menu — Chipotle is rolling out its first ever high protein menu, with select bowls pushing close to 80 grams of protein. The move keeps the familiar build intact while boosting portions of existing proteins. It is a limited rollout for now, with expansion likely if interest holds.

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New Chobani Coffee Creamers — Chobani added two new coffee creamer flavors, Strawberry and Toasted Coconut Vanilla. Strawberry brings a lighter fruit forward sweetness, while Toasted Coconut Vanilla leans warmer and richer. Both fit Chobani’s cleaner creamer lineup and are rolling out now rather than as a short term novelty.

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🌒 That’s a Wrap!

JEST for Fun

(click joke to reveal answer)

➤ What animal keeps the best time?
A watchdog.
➤ What do you call a grandfather clock?
An old timer.
➤ What do you call a clock on the moon?
A lunar tick.
➤ What time does a duck wake up?
At the quack of dawn.

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✨ Until tomorrow, may your day be BRIGHT and your mind stay SHARP! ✨

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