EESTA = TEASE
DMTAI = ADMIT
NNOCNA = CANNON
NBTRAE = BANTER
CARTOON ANSWER:
WHILE DOING HIS HOMEWORK, LOOKING UP THE DEFINITION OF “FINALE” WAS A – – –
EAS DMT NON ANE =
📖 SEARCH A HASSLE
Today’s cartoon brings us to a study where a youngster hits a wall with his homework. Dad walks in at just the right moment, and seeing his chance, he asks him for the definition of a word he’s stuck on. Mom chimes in and points him to the dictionary sitting on the table. Dad backs her up, making it clear this one is not getting handed to him. The dictionary may already be on the table, but it’s going to take a little digging before he can wrap things up.
🧩 CLUE WORD BREAKDOWN
EESTA = TEASE
Took a couple of extra glances.
Last used: 03/24/2022 as SEEAT
DMTAI = ADMIT
Instantly visible.
Last used: 02/21/2024 as MTDIA
NNOCNA = CANNON
No issues.
Last used: 01/16/2025 as NCNOAN
NBTRAE = BANTER
My pick for hardest.
Last used: 11/22/2024 as RTNEBA
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➤ THE STUDENT
He is standing at a table with a laptop open in front of him. The laptop has a pineapple logo centered on the back. He wears a T-shirt and looks over towards Dad while asking his question. A hardcover dictionary sits on the table beside the laptop, with visible index tabs along the page edges.
➤ MOM IN THE ROOM
Mom is seated nearby in an armless chair, within earshot of the conversation. She is wearing a V-neck shirt with pants and a headband, with two earrings visible in her left ear. She holds her phone in her right hand while using her left to tap on the screen.
➤ DAD AT THE DOOR
Dad stands in the doorway wearing a T-shirt, pants, and has facial hair around the mouth and chin. He’s holding his phone down at his side in his left hand.
🧠 FINAL SOLVE
The final answer was a 12-letter anagram that solved into a 5 + 2 + 2 + 3 layout. This one had me stumped for a bit. My first instinct was to search for words associated with dictionaries and words, but it ended up being a lost cause. Staring at the layout for a bit, I started plucking out two-letter words and settled on TO and AN. With those letters removed, it was just enough to be able to make MEANS and END leap off the page. If today’s solve gave you trouble, our nudges were Mom saying he would have to look up the definition to finish his homework, along with the dictionary sitting right there on the table. Together, the clues pointed towards the idea of using something to get something done.
📘 Click-To-Reveal Facts*: About Dictionaries
➤ How many words are in the English dictionary?
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➤ How long did it take to create the Oxford English Dictionary?
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➤ What are some of the newest words added to the dictionary?
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💬 SAY WHAT
“Words – so innocent and powerless as they are, as standing in a dictionary, how potent for good and evil they become in the hands of one who knows how to combine them.” — Nathaniel Hawthorne
🎉 National Holidays* – April 10
➤ National Cinnamon Crescent Day — A sweet, simple favorite that brings bakery vibes straight to the kitchen. Flaky dough wrapped into that classic crescent shape, baked golden, and finished with that warm cinnamon flavor that hits every time. SOURCE
➤ National Siblings Day — A day to recognize the built-in teammates you grew up with. Whether you were close, competitive, or somewhere in between, it’s about those lifelong connections that don’t go anywhere. SOURCE
➤ National Encourage a Young Writer Day — A reminder that words start somewhere. Whether it’s journaling, storytelling, or just getting thoughts on paper, a little encouragement can go a long way for someone finding their voice. SOURCE
➤ National Farm Animals Day — A day to appreciate the animals that play a huge role in daily life, from food production to farming traditions. It’s about recognizing their value and the work behind the scenes. SOURCE
➤ National Erase Self-Negativity Day — A reset moment. Drop the doubt, cut the negative talk, and give yourself a cleaner slate moving forward. Sometimes the biggest shift starts in your own head. SOURCE
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🛒 Daily Drops*
➤ Oscar Mayer Maple Bourbon Bacon — Oscar Mayer just released a new bacon made with Evan Williams Bourbon and finished with a 12-hour slow smoke. The flavor hits sweet first, then settles into a smoky, slightly caramel finish. It’s rolling out now. Also coming soon are Beef & Pork Franks and Cheesy Smokehouse Stuffed Hot Dogs. SOURCE
➤ Pop-Tarts Ice Cream Sandwiches — Pop-Tarts added two new frozen treats: Cookies & Crème and S’mores. The cookies & crème version uses cocoa pastries with cookies & crème ice cream, while s’mores blends graham-style pastries with marshmallow ice cream and chocolate fudge. Available now at Walmart, with a wider rollout planned for 2027. SOURCE
➤ Hidden Valley Ranch New Lineup — Hidden Valley dropped three new products: Ranch with Avocado Oil, YumYum Ranch, and Parmesan Ranch Seasoning. The avocado oil version keeps the classic taste with a lighter oil base, YumYum Ranch blends creamy ranch with a sweet tang, and the Parmesan seasoning adds a sharper finish. Available now, with YumYum Ranch exclusive to Walmart. SOURCE
➤ Panera Salad Stuffers — Panera introduced Salad Stuffers, turning full salads into handheld sandwiches using an Italian roll. Options include the Santa Fe and Steakhouse builds. They also added a Lil’ Lemon Bundt Cake and brought back the Strawberry Poppyseed Salad. Available nationwide now. SOURCE
➤ Nestlé Toll House Soccer Treats — Nestlé Toll House released two themed products: Milk Chocolatey Soccer Ball Morsels that hold their shape when baked, and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough with Soccer Ball Morsels. The morsels retail around $5.79, while the cookie dough runs about $4.99. Both are rolling out nationwide now. SOURCE
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🌔 That’s A Wrap!
JEST For Fun (click joke to reveal answer)
➤ Which word is spelled wrong in every dictionary?
➤ What happens if you swallow a dictionary whole?
➤ Why did the bodybuilder get a dictionary tattoo on his bicep?
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