RMFOU = FORUM
AKWTE = TWEAK
PAECTC = ACCEPT
SIDLAM = DISMAL
CARTOON ANSWER:
HE DIDN’T LOVE THE IDEA OF BUYING THE WOOD STOVE AT FIRST, BUT HE – – –
ORU TWA EPT DIM =
TOTALLY STOKED
Today’s cartoon drops us into a cozy living space where a couple is gathered around their wood stove. He stands on the left juggling a couple of logs while a neat stack of firewood waits patiently behind him, ready for its turn. The stove sits proudly on its hearth, flames dancing inside as he suggests that just a few more logs should get the temperature exactly right. She looks on with a knowing smile, amused by how quickly opinions can change when the room starts to feel just right. Somewhere between stacking wood and watching the fire glow, it is clear that this idea is starting to feel a lot more comfortable than it did at first.
🧩 CLUE WORD BREAKDOWN
➤ RMFOU = FORUM
Instantly visible.
Last used: 4/12/2024 as UMROF
➤ AKWTE = TWEAK
Took an extra glance but no trouble.
Last used: 8/02/2024 as ATKEW
➤ PAECTC = ACCEPT
Coupling the C’s did the trick.
Last used: 4/17/2023 as CAPTEC
➤ SIDLAM = DISMAL
My pick for hardest.
Last used: 7/24/2024 as ILDMAS
🔍 Jumble Jeff’s Jems
➤ HEATING UP
The man is wearing a sweater and holding two pieces of split firewood, with a stack of eight additional logs just behind him. The stove sits on a brick hearth with a wide glass front showing an active fire, and a flue pipe rises from the back to carry exhaust upward. On the right, she stands close to the stove with her hands extended toward the warmth, also wearing a sweater and an earring.
FINAL SOLVE
The final answer was an anagram consisting of twelve letters that would solve into a 6 + 2 + 2 + 2 layout. The length made it feel like a Sunday solve, but this one was over before it started. The way the cartoon was worded, I had the answer in mind before I even began working the letters. If you did happen to get stuck, the nudges were in the dialogue, with her pointing out his change of heart, and in the subtle visual of her hands stretched toward the warmth of the stove.
Click-To-Reveal Facts*: About Firewood
➤ Which three states are the most heavily forested in the U.S.?
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➤ How big is a cord of wood?
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➤ About how many gallons of fuel oil is one cord of wood equal to?
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💬 SAY WHAT?
“I don’t want everybody to see exactly where I live, what my sofa or my fireplace looks like.” — Marilyn Monroe
🗳️ 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 24
➤ National Peanut Butter Day — A day devoted to one of the most versatile pantry staples around. From sandwiches to desserts to straight off the spoon, peanut butter earns its spot as an everyday favorite. SOURCE
➤ National Compliment Day — A reminder to say something kind, thoughtful, or encouraging out loud. Simple words have a way of sticking longer than we expect. SOURCE
➤ Beer Can Appreciation Day — A nod to the design, history, and collectability of the humble beer can. From classic pull tabs to modern artwork, cans have become collectibles in their own right. SOURCE
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🥄 VIRAL RECIPE
Peanut Butter Lasagna
This no bake dessert stacks a chocolate cookie crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and rich chocolate topping into a clean slice that always delivers. It is easy to assemble, feeds a crowd without fuss, and hits that sweet spot between nostalgic and indulgent.
🛒 DAILY DROPS*
➤ Pizza Hut’s $3 Personal Pan Pizza — Pizza Hut is rolling out a limited time Tuesday carryout deal offering a one topping Personal Pan Pizza for just three dollars at participating locations nationwide. It is the same Personal Pan Pizza many people still associate with Book It! stickers, Scholastic book fairs, and that brief childhood moment when reading books directly translated into molten cheese.
SOURCE➤ Heinz French Fry Box with Ketchup Pocket — Heinz has unveiled the HEINZ Dipper, a fry box with a built in ketchup compartment designed to let people dip on the go without the usual mess. Depending on demand, Heinz plans to expand the concept to other countries, and a mayonnaise version is already being tested.
SOURCE➤ Taco Bell Diablo Sauce Returns — Taco Bell is bringing back its Crispy Chicken Nuggets alongside a new Hidden Valley Ranch Diablo Sauce. The limited time menu includes multiple nugget sizes, combo options, and access to any of Taco Bell’s signature sauces. The return hits menus nationwide beginning today, just in time for fans to test how diabolical the new ranch really is.
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