Jumble Answers for 01/07/2026

CARTOON ANSWER:

“WRITE”
ON  TIME
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THE ELEVENTH HOUR

Today’s cartoon brings us into a home office where a woman is seated at her desk, focused on finishing a draft before tomorrow’s deadline. A laptop is open in front of her, with a single notepad beside it filled with handwritten notes. Her husband appears in the doorway, casually suggesting they grab something to eat, but she explains that she needs to keep working until the assignment is finished. With time pressing and her attention locked on the task at hand, it’s about getting the job done just when it needs to be.

🧩 CLUE WORD BREAKDOWN

IMLTI = LIMIT

Saw it instantly.

Last used: 12/19/2024 as MLITI

OFNET = OFTEN

No trouble at all.

Last used: 7/24/2025 as FNOET

TNNIET = INTENT

My pick for hardest.

Last used: 9/13/2022 as NIETTN

RBOUWR = BURROW

Took a couple glances, but no trouble.

Last used: 9/18/2022 as ROUBWR

🔎 Jumble Jeff’s Jems

DESK Duty
She is seated in an office chair, reading glasses perched low, leaning forward toward her laptop. A word processing document is open on the screen, and a single notepad with handwritten notes rests to her left.

Quiet Company
He stands in the doorway wearing glasses, a sweater, and pants, appearing relaxed and unbothered. A cat is visible at his feet, rubbing against his leg as he speaks.

🧩 Final Solve

The final answer was an anagram consisting of 11 letters that would solve into a 5 + 2 + 4 layout. The quotation marks around the first word signaled punny wordplay. Writing the letters out and looking at them in reverse, WRITE jumped out immediately, with ON and TIME following naturally from the dialogue about her deadline. Our nudges today were the conversation about finishing the work as well as the notepad and laptop.

Click-To-Reveal Facts*:
About Books

➤ Can you date a book by its smell?
Yes. Older books release specific scents as paper and ink break down over time, and experts can use those chemical clues to estimate a book’s age and condition.
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➤ Which book had the largest initial printing?
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows holds the record, with an initial print run of approximately 12 million copies when it was first released.
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➤ What is the longest known sentence in a published book?
One sentence in Les Misérables (Victor Hugo) runs for 823 words, making it the longest sentence printed in a major novel.
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💬 Say What?

“The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter—’tis the difference between the lightning-bug and the lightning.”
Mark Twain

🗳️ 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 7

National Tempura Day — A day dedicated to the light, crispy Japanese cooking style that turns vegetables, seafood, and more into golden perfection. Tempura celebrates simplicity, balance, and letting the ingredients shine. SOURCE

National Bobblehead Day — A playful nod to the collectible figures known for oversized heads and springy personalities. From sports legends to pop culture icons, bobbleheads celebrate fandom with a little wobble. SOURCE

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🥄 Viral Recipe

Edible Brownie Batter

This no bake brownie batter skips the raw eggs and heat treated flour, making it safe to eat straight from the bowl. It is thick, rich, and chocolatey with the same flavor as classic brownies, and it comes together in minutes. It works as a spoonable treat, a dip, or a quick fix when the brownie craving hits without waiting on the oven.

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🛒 Daily Drops*

Mr. Bubble – Bubble Bath Flavored Soda — Available now, this soda captures the nostalgic bubble gum scent people associate with classic Mr. Bubble bath products. It is caffeine free, made with cane sugar, and meant to taste like bubble gum rather than soap.

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Sprite Chill Citrus Mango — This limited flavor blends Sprite’s lemon lime base with mango and a cooling sensation designed to taste refreshing rather than sweet. It leans tropical with a lighter finish than standard fruit sodas. Available mid-March through late May (while supplies last).

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🌖 That’s a Wrap

JEST For Fun

(click joke to reveal answer)

➤ What’s a librarian’s favorite vegetable?
Quiet peas!
➤ Why are books so brave?
They have the spine for it!
➤ Why are books so afraid of their sequels?
Because they always come after them!

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