DMYUD = MUDDY
LEBKA = BLEAK
PTTEIE = PETITE
SISUHQ = SQUISH
CARTOON ANSWER:
THEY PAID CASH FOR THEIR HOME’S NEW ADDITION, WHICH WILL HELP THEM – – –
UDY BLE TI QUI =
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Safe Bet
Today’s cartoon finds the Knurek family out for a stroll while work ramps up on their home’s new addition. Jumble cartoonist Jeff Knurek appears in the scene, pointing out that paying cash meant skipping the borrowing, while his wife Kathy is already thinking ahead to what it will mean later on. Sydney walks alongside clutching her bunny tight, and Kathy pushes Cameron in a stroller as he entertains himself with a toy train. Behind them, the crew keeps things moving as the addition comes together piece by piece. It’s loud and messy now, but they’re clearly gaining much more than just square footage.
🧩 Clue Word Breakdown
DMYUD = MUDDY
No trouble at all.
Last used: 02/20/2025 as DMYUD
LEBKA = BLEAK
Took quite a few extra glances before coming into view.
Last used: 03/12/2024 as LKEBA
PTTEIE = PETITE
My pick for hardest.
Last used: 03/24/2023 as TTPIEE
SISUHQ = SQUISH
Instantly visible.
Last used: 04/04/2025 as SISUQH
🔎 Jumble Jeff’s Jems
➤ Family Frame
Jeff appears in the cartoon with his family, wearing a POI shirt and glasses. Sydney walks alongside with pigtails and a stuffed bunny, while Kathy pushes Cameron in the stroller. Cameron has his hat low and stays busy with a Thomas the train toy.
➤ Work in Progress
The house is in the framing stage, with workers split between the roof and inside. A ladder leads up to the addition, lumber is stacked below, and buckets sit nearby as the project takes shape.
Final Solve
The final answer was an anagram consisting of 11 letters that would solve into a 5 + 6 layout. Spotting the QUI at the end immediately brought EQUITY to mind, which made BUILD a breeze to find in the remainder. Our nudges today were the dialogue between Jeff and his wife about paying cash and thinking ahead, along with all the active construction happening in the background.
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🌙 That’s A Wrap
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