LHYOL = HOLLY
NIFTL = FLINT
UDLESG = SLUDGE
GARNDO = DRAGON
CARTOON ANSWER:
BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE OLYMPIC ICE HOCKEY TEAM HAD BEEN HIS – – –
OLL FIN LGE AGO =
WELCOME BACK,
PUZZLE FANS!
NET RESULT
Today’s cartoon puts us on the ice during what looks like a pre-game interview at the Olympics. A reporter stands with a microphone and asks a hockey player if this really feels like a dream come true. He explains that it’s simply the result of all the practices and hard work finally paying off. You can see the boards, the net behind him, the puck resting at his feet, and the camera locked in to catch his every word. It’s a pause before the action, where years of effort have led him exactly where he always dreamed they would.
🧩 CLUE WORD BREAKDOWN
LHYOL = HOLLY
Instantly visible.
Last used: 1/08/2024 as LYOHL
NIFTL = FLINT
No trouble at all.
Last used: 3/06/2025 as LNTIF
UDLESG = SLUDGE
Took an extra glance or two.
Last used: 3/20/2025 as LDEUSG
GARNDO = DRAGON
My pick for hardest. This one took a minute.
Last used: 12/05/2024 as GORADN
🧠 FINAL SOLVE
The final solve was an anagram consisting of 12 letters that solved into a 4 – 4 + 2 layout. This one came together just as fast as I could push my pencil. One look at the cartoon and letter arrangement made the answer jump out immediately. If you had trouble with this one, the dialogue was a big help, pointing to years of hard work leading up to this moment, and the visual clue of him standing on the ice in the arena he always dreamed of being in.
🎉 National Holidays* – February 11
➤ National Latte Day — A day devoted to the beloved espresso-and-milk combo that has become a daily ritual for millions. Whether you take it plain or dressed up with foam and flavor, today is all about slowing down and savoring the cup. SOURCE
➤ National Peppermint Patty Day — This day celebrates the classic chocolate-and-mint treat that has been cooling taste buds for generations. Sweet, refreshing, and unmistakable, it’s a nod to a candy that never goes out of style. SOURCE
➤ National White T-Shirt Day — A celebration of one of the simplest and most iconic pieces of clothing around. From casual wear to pop-culture staple, the white tee earns its moment in the spotlight today. SOURCE
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➤ National Guitar Day — Honoring the instrument that has shaped countless genres and generations of music. From acoustic strums to electric riffs, the guitar gets its well-earned recognition. SOURCE
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Maple Bacon Cupcakes
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🛒 DAILY DROPS*
➤ Limited-Edition M&M’s Easter Marshmallow — M&M’s White Chocolate Easter Marshmallow Treats are back for spring, featuring a marshmallow-flavored crispy center wrapped in white chocolate and pastel candy shells. Shoppers are already spotting them online and at select retailers as Easter displays roll out. SOURCE
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Xtreme Lime™,
Smokin’ BBQ,
Jalapeño,
Pickle Punch,
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Hot Honey.
Select flavors are retailer exclusives, with availability beginning now.
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➤ Pillsbury Yoshi Egg-Shaped Cookies — Pillsbury is teaming up with Nintendo to release ready-to-bake Yoshi egg-shaped cookies. Each pack includes 20 green-and-white cookies inspired by the Mario universe, arriving just ahead of the next Super Mario movie release. SOURCE
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