Jumble Answers for 01/05/2026

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OJEYN = ENJOY

MUHTB = THUMB

CBAEHL = BLEACH

RZAADH = HAZARD

CARTOON ANSWER:

THE TREE-TRIMMING SERVICE WAS HIRING NEW EMPLOYEES IN ORDER TO – – –

NO THU BC AR =

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GROWTH SPURT

Today’s cartoon drops us into a morning meeting at a tree-trimming service, where ideas to grow the business are starting to sprout. One crew member stands at the map of Arbortown, pointing out that most of their work is packed on one side of town while the other looks pretty bare. The two seated employees take it all in, with one noting that covering more ground would mean opening another location. Between the dotted map, the bare patches on the other side of town, and all the talk of expansion, it’s clear this company isn’t content to stay rooted where it is.

🧩 Clue Word Breakdown

OJEYN = ENJOY

No trouble whatsoever.

Last used: 09/29/2025 as OEYNJ

MUHTB = THUMB

Instantly visible.

Last used: 11/29/2021 as MUHBT

CBAEHL = BLEACH

My pick for hardest if forced to choose.

Last used: 04/20/2025 as CAEBHL

RZAADH = HAZARD

The Z made it a breeze.

Last used: 03/31/2021 as ZAADRH

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MAP CHECK

The map of Arbortown is front and center, dotted with accounts. Eleven are clustered on the left side, while only five appear on the right.

CREW MEETING

Three employees are present for the meeting. The man at the map wears a wide-brim bucket hat and holds pruning shears in his left hand. The woman seated nearby has a similar wide-brim hat and a cup of coffee in her left hand. The other seated employee has a notepad in front of him and a cup of coffee in his left hand. He sports a mustache, a bandana, and a small plant tattoo on his left bicep.

🧩 Final Solve 🧩

The final answer was an anagram consisting of 8-letters that would solve into a layout of 5+3. With such a small letter count, this one came together without ever reaching for pen and paper. Our nudges today were the map highlighting the coverage gap and the dialogue about needing another location, which lined everything up and made the solution fall neatly into place.

Click-To-Reveal Facts*: Tree Trimming & Pruning

➤ What is pruning?
Pruning is an essential process used to keep trees, shrubs, and perennials healthy, intact, and attractive. Merriam-Webster defines pruning as cutting off or cutting back parts for better shape or more fruitful growth. Pruning helps restrict growth, maintain plant health, improve fruit and flower quality, guide plant structure, and allow air and light to move through the plant.
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➤ How long have humans been trimming trees?
Tree trimming dates back to ancient Greece and Egypt, where maintaining trees was both practical and symbolic. Trimming near temples was believed to please the gods and bring blessings, making pruning part of cultural and religious tradition as well as everyday care.
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➤ Why is pruning important?
Pruning plays a major role in plant health by removing dead or diseased growth that invites pests and illness. It helps control size, improve air circulation, encourage flowering and fruiting, manage weight on heavier fruit trees, and keep landscapes tidy and well maintained.
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💬 Say What?

“You know me, I think there ought to be a big old tree right there. And let’s give him a friend. Everybody needs a friend.” — Bob Ross

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🗳️ Get a Clue* (About Each Other!)

Solving the puzzle might be the main event, but connecting with one another is just as fun. Here’s a quick poll to share your perspective and see where you land among your fellow players.

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🎉 National Holidays* — January 5

➤ National Whipped Cream Day — A sweet celebration dedicated to whipped cream and all the ways it tops desserts, drinks, and classic treats. SOURCE

➤ National Bird Day — A day recognizing the importance of birds and encouraging awareness, conservation, and appreciation of our feathered friends. SOURCE

➤ National Keto Day — A day highlighting the ketogenic lifestyle and its focus on low carbohydrates, high fats, and mindful eating choices. SOURCE

➤ National Screenwriters Day — A celebration of screenwriters and the creativity behind the stories, scripts, and dialogue that shape film and television. SOURCE

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🥄 Viral Recipe

Peppermint Candy Bowls

These peppermint candy bowls keep popping up every holiday season because they are equal parts decoration and dessert. Melted peppermint candies are shaped into small bowls that harden into a glossy shell, perfect for holding chocolate, ice cream, or bite-sized treats. They look festive on the table, come together quickly, and disappear just as fast once people realize they can eat the bowl too.

🛒 Daily Drops*

➤ New Monster Energy Drink Flavor — Monster is adding a Strawberry Shot flavor to its lineup, leaning into a sweeter profile with a bold punch. Early buzz points to this one being aimed at fans who like their energy drinks fruity but still strong.

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➤ Fruit Loops Blueberry Glazed Donut Cereal — This new cereal mashup combines classic Fruit Loops with a blueberry glazed donut flavor. It is rolling out to nationwide retailers now and is already drawing attention for leaning hard into the dessert side of the cereal aisle.

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🌕 That’s a Wrap

JEST FOR FUN

(click joke to reveal answer)

➤ Why couldn’t the lonely evergreen stop thinking about high school?
She was pining to be one of the poplar kids!
➤ What tree produces fruit that tastes like chicken?
A Poul-tree!
➤ What did Mother Nature do after reading all these tree jokes?
She wet her plants!

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