ARYNO = RAYON
AEEVL = LEAVE
CCOSHR = SCORCH
LAKIAL = ALKALI
CARTOON ANSWER:
THE FIRST DRAFT OF HER NEW NOVEL THAT SHE TURNED IN AHEAD OF SCHEDULE WAS AN – – –
RYN EVE SOR LAI =
EARLY VERSION
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Welcome Back,
Puzzle Players!
A Novel Start
Today’s cartoon brings us into a modern office where a writer is handing over a stack of pages from her new novel to her agent. She is upfront about not having a title yet, explaining that she simply wanted to share the story and get things rolling. The agent, already intrigued, is thinking ahead to what the main character might tackle next. Nothing here is polished or bound, but it is enough to turn the first page on something that arrived sooner than expected.
🧩 CLUE WORD BREAKDOWN
ARYNO = RAYON
No problem. It looked like ORNERY.
Last used: 01/13/2023 as YARNO
AEEVL = LEAVE
Instantly visible.
Last used: 6/01/2024 as ALVEE
CCOSHR = SCORCH
Took a couple of extra glances.
Last used: 12/13/2024 as RSHCCO
LAKIAL = ALKALI
My pick for hardest. It took a bit.
Last used: 5/06/2015 as LAKAIL
🔎 JUMBLE JEFF’S JEMS
➤ NO TITLE, ALL BUSINESS The writer, wearing a blazer over a collared blouse, is handing over a thick stack of pages with a title page that is still a question mark. The author’s name is Tracy Clark, and the main character is Harriet Foster.
➤ DESK SIDE EDITORIAL The agent is seated at a desk wearing square-framed glasses. A laptop with a pineapple logo sits open in front of her. A single earring is visible.
➤ WINDOW DRESSING Outside the window is the Chicago skyline, anchored by the Willis Tower. Beyond the buildings is Lake Michigan, where Jeff’s familiar sinking sailboat makes another appearance.
🧩 FINAL SOLVE
The final answer was an anagram consisting of twelve letters that solved into a 5 + 7 layout. This one took a bit to work through. I started by chasing book related words, but that path did not get much traction. Once I went back and reread the cartoon sentence and noticed the phrase “ahead of schedule,” everything clicked. That line made EARLY jump out immediately. With those five letters pulled, VERSION was effortless for the finish. If today gave you some trouble, our nudges were the cartoon sentence pointing to a draft and an early version, along with the visual of a rough copy being submitted.
📚 CLICK-TO-REVEAL FACTS*: ABOUT BOOKS
➤ Who is the bestselling author of all time?
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➤ What is the most popular children’s book?
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💬 SAY WHAT?
“If you’re going to binge, literature is definitely the way to do it.” — Oprah Winfrey
🎉 NATIONAL HOLIDAYS* – JANUARY 29
➤ National Corn Chip Day — A crunchy celebration of corn chips in all their forms, from nacho piles to side-of-the-plate scoops. Whether dipped, topped, or eaten straight from the bag, today gives corn chips their moment. SOURCE
➤ National Puzzle Day — A perfect fit for problem solvers, this day celebrates jigsaws, word puzzles, brain teasers, and everything that gets the mind clicking into place one piece at a time. SOURCE
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🥄 VIRAL RECIPE
Chocolate Cobbler
This dessert keeps making the rounds because it bakes into two textures at once. A soft cake forms on top while a warm chocolate sauce settles underneath. It comes together fast, scoops easily, and works best served straight from the dish.
🛒 DAILY DROPS*
➤ KRISPY KREME CHOCOMANIA
Chocomania is returning to Krispy Kreme and it has officially gone glazed. Four new doughnuts join the lineup, each coated in HERSHEY’S chocolate, including a
chocolate cheesecake doughnut,
a chocolate chip cookie doughnut,
a chocolate party doughnut,
and
a HERSHEY’S chocolate original glazed.
The collection is available for a limited six day run at participating locations.
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➤ LEGO x CROCS BRICK CLOG
LEGO and Crocs have teamed up on a collectible brick shaped clog modeled after the iconic red two by four LEGO brick. The oversized design includes four logo stamped studs, a brick inspired outsole, and a removable heel strap. Each pair also comes with a LEGO minifigure wearing its own tiny Crocs. The LEGO Brick Clogs retail for
$269.99
and are available through
select Crocs retailers
and specialty design outlets.
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➤ JACK IN THE BOX THROWBACK MENU
Jack in the Box is celebrating its seventy fifth year by bringing back fan favorite menu items alongside new offerings.
The Chicken Supreme has already returned, with
the Hot Mess Burger landing in February,
Frings later this year, and
Smashed Jack Sliders following after.
The anniversary rollout also includes classic ads, limited packaging, merch drops, and a collaboration with The Hundreds.
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*Prices and participation may vary. Retailers may alter or end promotions without notice. For entertainment purposes only.
🌒That’s a Wrap!
JEST For Fun
(click joke to reveal answer)
➤ Why are writers always so cold?
➤ What dinosaur is good with words?
➤ Why does the ghost always need more books?
➤ What’s the longest word in the dictionary?
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