NPTAL = PLANT
MIERG = GRIME
IVNEIT = INVITE
UCDSIS = DISCUS
CARTOON ANSWER:
THE CARPENTERS WERE STUCK IN TRAFFIC INSTEAD OF – – –
LAN GRI NVI DIS =
🔎 JUMBLE JEFF’S JEMS
➤ TWO OF A KIND
Two carpenters sit up front, both buckled in. The driver is clean-shaven, wearing a blank trucker-style cap and holding a cup of coffee in his right hand. The passenger has slightly scruffy hair and a neat goatee, with one hand on the dash and one finger raised as he speaks.
➤ BUILT FOR WORK
The vehicle appears to be a pickup, suggested by the wide grille and the toolbox sitting behind them.
➤ STACKED AND STALLED
Three vehicles are lined up behind them, each showing only a shadowy driver in the seat. In the closest car back, the driver’s seatbelt is fastened.
FINAL SOLVE
The final answer was a 12 letter anagram that would solve into a 7 + 5 layout. Nothing jumped out right away from the solved letters except a possible -ING suffix, so I crossed that off and everything else came into view almost instantly. Seeing DRIVING fall into place left the remaining letters ready to be banged out with minimal effort. Today’s nudges were subtle but fair, as the stalled commute, the lack of forward motion, and a pair of carpenters talking shop with a toolbox in tow were all quietly steering us in the right direction.
Click-To-Reveal Facts*: ABOUT COMMUTING
➤ What is the average travel time to work for the US worker?
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➤ What percentage of US workers drive alone to work?
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➤ What percentage of the US workforce works from home?
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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 21
➤ National Granola Bar Day — A day recognizing the grab-and-go snack that mixes oats, grains, and flavor into one convenient bar. Whether homemade or store-bought, it celebrates a staple that has fueled busy mornings and long afternoons for decades. SOURCE
➤ National Hugging Day — A reminder of the simple power of a hug. This day encourages positive connection, warmth, and human contact as a way to spread comfort and goodwill. SOURCE
➤ Squirrel Appreciation Day — A lighthearted nod to one of nature’s busiest foragers. The day highlights squirrels’ role in seed dispersal and their impressive knack for preparation and survival. SOURCE
➤ National Hyaluronic Acid Day — A day focused on a naturally occurring substance known for supporting hydration and skin health. It spotlights its growing role in skincare, wellness, and medical applications. SOURCE
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🥄 VIRAL RECIPE
5-Minute Vanilla Mug Cake
This quick mug cake delivers a warm, soft dessert with almost no effort. Everything comes together in one mug, cooks in minutes, and skips the mess of a full bake. It is simple, flexible, and perfect for those moments when patience runs out long before your sweet tooth does.
🛒 DAILY DROPS*
➤ Dairy Queen Red Velvet Blizzard Returns
Dairy Queen has brought back its Red Velvet Cake Blizzard, blending rich red velvet cake pieces with silky cream cheese icing and classic DQ soft serve. Joining it for the season are new Valentine’s cupcakes topped with pink, red, or white frosting and heart-shaped sprinkles. The cupcakes are a mini spin on DQ’s fudge and crunch cakes, layered with vanilla and chocolate soft serve, fudge, and crunch, priced two for six dollars at participating locations nationwide starting January 26.
SOURCE➤ Nissin Chicken Wing Flavored Cup Noodles
Cup Noodles is leaning into game-day cravings with limited-edition chicken wing–inspired ramen flavors that deliver wing-style taste without the mess. The lineup includes Spicy Buffalo With Ranch, Lemon Pepper, and Garlic Parmesan. These new flavors roll out nationwide at Walmart toward the end of the month, just in time for football’s biggest weekend.
SOURCE➤ Kellogg’s Releases Three New Froot Loops Flavors
Kellogg’s is expanding the Froot Loops lineup with three new flavors now available at Walmart. Cocoa Loops brings a chocolate-forward twist reminiscent of Cocoa Puffs, while Sweethearts offers a Valentine’s Day spin with heart-shaped pieces inspired by the classic candy. Glazed Donut Holes rounds out the trio with a blueberry flavor that channels the taste of a glazed blueberry donut, making it a late-night sweet-tooth favorite.
SOURCE*Prices, availability, and participation may vary by location. Promotions may change or end without notice. For entertainment purposes only.
