Jumble Answers for 01/20/2026

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YRFEO = FOYER

LEIET = ELITE

FIMNOR = INFORM

CIALDP = PLACID

CARTOON ANSWER:

HE RAISED CHICKENS AND GREW PINES ON HIS – – –

FER ETE ORM PLA =

“POLE-TREE” FARM
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BEAKS & BEAMS

Today’s cartoon takes us to a quiet farm where a farmer is juggling two jobs at once. He scatters feed from his satchel as the chickens peck at the ground, while tall, straight pine trees grow neatly nearby. In the background, a henhouse waits with its ramp down, and just beyond it sits a cart already loaded with cut logs. The farmer calls the chickens inside so more timber can be harvested for the telephone company, making it clear this is no ordinary operation, but a place where birds and pines are raised side by side.

🧩 CLUE WORD BREAKDOWN

YR FEO = FOYER
Took quite a few extra glances to come into view.

Last used: 06/19/2025 as YFREO

LEI ET = ELITE
No trouble at all.

Last used: 08/09/2025 as TLEIE

FIM NOR = INFORM
Instantly visible.

Last used: 03/09/2025 as RIONMF

CIAL DP = PLACID
My pick for hardest.

Last used: 08/07/2024 as DAPLIC

🔎 Jumble Jeff’s Jems

➤BACKYARD BOSS The farmer is in pure country mode. A trucker hat, a full beard frames his face, and his flannel sleeves are rolled up for business.

➤FEED & FEATHERS His left hand scatters chicken feed across the ground while his right shoulder carries a satchel, open and ready for another scoop. Six chickens crowd in fast, heads down, pecking like this is the best part of their day!

➤POLES IN PROGRESS Behind the henhouse, straight pine trees stand tall, while six have already been cut and stacked in a cart.

🧩 FINAL SOLVE

The final answer was a twelve letter anagram that solved into a “4 – 4” + 4 layout. It was a longer structure than we usually see on a Tuesday, but it didn’t stayed cooped up for long. FARM was an early giveaway based on the cartoon sentence, with trees being grown to be chopped down and hauled off. That left POLE and TREE to finish things off, and the background did most of the heavy lifting. The straight pine trees, the mention of the telephone company, and the stacked logs in the cart all pointed us in the right direction. Add in the chickens pecking away in the foreground, and the poultry side of the pun was complete.

🔍 Click-to-Reveal Facts*: Telephone Poles

➤ Approximately how many utility poles are in the United States?
There are approximately 180 million utility poles in the U.S. According to Utility Products Wood Utility Poles and Preservative Choices, this means there are roughly 1.76 people for every utility pole in the United States.
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➤ What are utility poles made of?
Utility poles are mostly made of Southern Yellow Pine. While Pinus palustris, commonly grown between Virginia and Texas, is the most popular choice, other species such as Douglas Fir, Jack Pine, Lodgepole Pine, Western Red Cedar, and Pacific Silver Fir are also used.
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➤ How old are most utility poles and how long do they typically last?
Many utility poles are several decades old. Most power poles are 50 to 60 years old, though some last longer. Depending on climate, wood utility poles typically last 40 to 60 years, while metal and concrete poles can last much longer.
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💬 Say What

“I had almost three acres of land in Beverly Hills. And I had a big atrium of chickens because I love that feeling of being in the country and living from the soil.” — Eartha Kitt

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🎉 National Holidays* — January 20

➤ National Cheese Lover’s Day — A celebration for anyone who appreciates cheese in all its forms, from sharp cheddars and creamy bries to bold blues and melty comfort classics. SOURCE

➤ National Buttercrunch Day — This day highlights the crunchy, buttery candy often paired with chocolate, celebrating a classic confection that balances sweet, rich, and crisp in every bite. SOURCE

➤ National Disc Jockey Day — A day recognizing DJs past and present, honoring the voices and curators who shaped music culture, radio history, and the soundtracks of generations. SOURCE

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🥄 Viral Recipe

Edible Cookie Dough

This recipe stays popular because it skips raw eggs, uses heat-treated flour, and keeps the texture soft and scoopable. It comes together fast, stores well, and tastes exactly like cookie dough should.

🛒 DAILY DROPS*

➤ Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream Bars

Häagen-Dazs is introducing two new ice cream bars, Cherry Dark Chocolate and Toasted Coconut Crunch. The Cherry Dark Chocolate bar pairs cherry ice cream with a rich dark chocolate shell for a sweet-tart bite, while the Toasted Coconut Crunch bar layers creamy ice cream under a crunchy toasted coconut coating for extra texture. Both new bars are rolling out nationwide and are available now.

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➤ McDonald’s New Items

Beginning January 27, McDonald’s starts rolling out its new Hot Honey sauce nationwide, debuting with the Hot Honey McCrispy that previously launched in Canada. The sauce can also be added to any breakfast sandwich and ordered as a dipping option for McCrispy Strips and Chicken McNuggets. In early February, the Shamrock Shake and Oreo Shamrock McFlurry return, followed by the debut of the new Big Arch Burger in March.

➤ Crumbl Cookies: January 19–24

For the week of January 19 through January 24, Crumbl’s lineup includes the Original Pink Sugar Cookie, Chocolate Crumb Cookie featuring Oreo, Snickerdoodle Cookie, Brownie Batter Cookie, Celebration Cake Cookie, Milk Chocolate Chip Cookie, Milk Chocolate Chip Cookie Thins, the new Dubai Chocolate Cookie, Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookie, Strawberry Crumb Cake Cookie, and Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cookie featuring Pop-Tarts. These flavors are available for one week only at participating locations.

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🌑 THAT’S A WRAP!

JEST For Fun

(click joke to reveal answer)

➤ What do chickens grow on?
Eggplants!
➤ What do you call a 35-year-old chicken?
Egg-stinct!
➤ Why do chicken coops only have two doors?
Because if they had four, they’d be chicken sedans!

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✨ May your day stay BRIGHT and your mind stay SHARP! ✨

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1 thought on “Jumble Answers for 01/20/2026”

  1. Today’s jumble was a real challenge. The first in many years. For some reason, I couldn’t get FOREY out of my head, knowing that it was incorrect. Then there was the solve: “Pole-Tree” Farm. Clever though it may be, but Seriously? 😃Warren

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