NTADEM = TANDEM
PRBTAU = ABRUPT
LNOLRE = ENROLL
ZGLZUE = GUZZLE
VOCYON = CONVOY
SFAENT = FASTEN
CARTOON ANSWER:
THE TAILOR WANTED THE SUIT TO FIT PERFECTLY, SO HE RECHECKED EVERYTHING – – –
DEM AR ERO GU OO FS =
Well Suited
Today’s cartoon drops us into a tailor’s shop where precision is the name of the game. A customer stands on a platform in front of a mirror as the tailor measures his sleeve once again. This prompts the man to ask if it hasn’t already been done, to which the tailor replies it never hurts to double check. Every detail gets a second look, because a proper fit starts with careful attention.
🧩 Clue Word Breakdown
NTADEM = TANDEM
My pick for hardest.
Last used: 3/27/2025 as NTMAED
PRBTAU = ABRUPT
No trouble at all.
Last used: 1/04/2025 as BPTURA
LNOLRE = ENROLL
Came together easily.
Last used: 5/25/2025 as LORNLE
ZGLZUE = GUZZLE
Same as above.
Last used: 3/20/2023 as ZLGUEZ
VOCYON = CONVOY
Took a moment to sort through the O’s.
Last used: 9/08/2024 as VNYOOC
SFAENT = FASTEN
Instantly visible.
Last used: 3/01/2025 as SFNTAE
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➤ RISE TO THE OCCASION
The customer is standing on a circular raised platform in front of a mirror. The bottom of the pants are pinned for hemming.
➤ PIN IT TO WIN IT
The tailor is holding a fabric tape measure and is dressed in a shirt and tie. On his left wrist sits a pin cushion with eight pins.
➤ NOTES, SNIPS, AND SLIPS
On the workbench are fabric shears, chalk, and a pen resting beside a notepad marked with three scribbled lines.
🧩 Final Solve
The final answer was a fourteen-letter anagram laid out as 3 + 4 + 7. At first, the letter count felt like it might be an issue, but the cartoon quickly set things straight. The tailor’s insistence on remeasuring, paired with the fabric tape in his hand, was the nudge that mattered. Once a few letters were trimmed away, everything fit neatly into place.
Click-to-Reveal Facts*: About Suits
➤ Where does the word TAILOR come from?
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➤ When did TAILOR first appear in the dictionary?
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➤ Why do pockets on suits come sealed?
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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 11
➤ National Milk Day — A day recognizing milk’s long-standing role at the table, from morning cereal to cooking and baking staples enjoyed across generations. SOURCE
➤ National Step In a Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day — A lighthearted excuse to embrace rainy weather, have a laugh, and remember not every moment needs to stay dry. SOURCE
➤ National Arkansas Day — A celebration of the Natural State, highlighting its history, landscapes, and unique place on the American map. SOURCE
➤ National Sunday Supper Day — A reminder of the tradition of gathering around the table, slowing down, and sharing a meal meant to bring people together. SOURCE
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🛒 DAILY DROPS*
➤ Cinemark’s BYO Popcorn Bucket Deal
Available at participating Cinemark theaters nationwide. The annual Bring-Your-Own-Bucket deal returns for National Popcorn Day on January 19, allowing moviegoers to bring a clean container from home and fill it with popcorn at a discounted price. The promotion is limited to the event window and availability can vary by location.
➤ New Pepperidge Farm Chessmen Cookie Flavors
Available now. Pepperidge Farm has introduced three new Chessmen flavors: Salted Caramel, Cinnamon Sugar, and Brown Butter Pecan. Salted Caramel and Cinnamon Sugar are rolling out nationwide, while Brown Butter Pecan is a Walmart-exclusive. The flavors build on the classic shortbread base with richer, dessert-style twists.
➤ Crumbl Cookies Testing a Donut Line
Crumbl is developing a new donut menu concept, separate from its rotating cookie lineup. The test menu includes cookie butter, strawberries and cream, cookies and cream, raspberry cheesecake, caramel shortbread, s’mores, cinnamon crunch, jelly, maple glazed, chocolate glazed, strawberry glazed, and a glazed classic. No national release date has been announced. More info to come.
*Prices and participation may vary. Retailers may alter or end promotions without notice. For entertainment purposes only.
Whether you are a tailor or a carpenter, always measure twice, cut once.