Jumble Answers for 04/23/2026

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WGLRO = GROWL

ENLVO = NOVEL

NTKETI = KITTEN

WCTTIH = TWITCH

CARTOON ANSWER:

THEY DRILLED FOR OIL IN TEXAS IN THE EARLY 1900S BECAUSE IT WAS – – –

RWL OL TTE WIH =

WELL WORTH IT
WELCOME BACK
PUZZLE PLAYERS!

🛢️ TEXAS TEA

Today’s cartoon drops us into oil country, where a couple of sharp-dressed investors are watching their gamble hit big. One of them is celebrating like it was a sure thing all along, while the other is practically counting his dough before it even hits the ground. Out in the background, the towering rigs are doing exactly what they were built to do, sending streams of black gold shooting skyward like a fountain nobody wants to turn off. When a payoff looks like that, it’s easy to see why they kept digging.

🧩 CLUE WORD BREAKDOWN

WGLRO = GROWL

Came easily.

Last used: 08/12/2025 as RWOLG

ENLVO = NOVEL

Took a few extra glances.

Last used: 10/16/2024 as VONLE

NTKETI = KITTEN

Instantly visible.

Last used: 08/30/2024 as TKIENT

WCTTIH = TWITCH

My pick for hardest. It took a tick longer than the others.

Last used: 01/26/2025 as CTTWIH

🔎 Jumble Jeff’s Jems

➤ BIG HAT, BIG PLANS

He’s wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a thick mustache. His jacket sleeve shows a decorative stitched pattern along the arm, giving it a Western-style look.

➤ HANDLEBAR & HIGH HOPES

He’s dressed in a bowler hat with long sideburns and a curled mustache. He’s wearing a collared shirt with a bow tie and a sport coat.

➤ RAINING PENNIES

The setting is flat, open land with seven oil derricks spaced across the background. Only one is actively gushing, while a pair of workers nearby stand with their arms raised beside a horse and cart.

🧠 FINAL SOLVE

The final answer was an 11 letter anagram that solved into a 4 + 5 + 2 layout. Before I began working through the clue words, I took a quick glance at the cartoon, and I figured WELL would be part of the solution. Reading the sentence had me guessing WELL WORTH IT would be the answer, and a quick solve of the words confirmed it, which made this one no trouble whatsoever. If today’s puzzle slowed you down, our nudges were the oil derricks pointing us toward WELL, and the two investors talking about the payoff being WORTH IT. Next up is Friday, which is typically our most challenging puzzle of the week. Fingers crossed it’s a doozy!

🛢️ Click-To-Reveal Facts*: About Oil

➤ How much oil is packed into one barrel?
A standard barrel of oil holds 42 gallons, which equals about 159 liters. That breaks down to roughly 672 cups, over 10,700 tablespoons, about 32,000 teaspoons, and close to 2.5 million drops of oil in a single barrel.
SOURCE
➤ How much of a barrel actually becomes gasoline?
About 45% of a barrel is refined into gasoline, with other portions becoming diesel, jet fuel, and heating oil. The rest gets used for products like asphalt, lubricants, and materials found in everyday goods, meaning nearly half of what is pulled from the ground ends up powering vehicles directly.
SOURCE
➤ What does 100 million barrels a day really look like?
The world uses about 100 million barrels of oil per day, which equals roughly 4.2 billion gallons daily. That is about 6,300 Olympic-sized swimming pools every single day, or enough liquid to fill a line of tanker trucks stretching over 25,000 miles, long enough to circle the Earth. In cups, that is nearly 67 billion cups of oil moving through the global system every single day.
SOURCE

*For entertainment purposes only. Consult reliable sources for critical use.

💬 SAY WHAT?

“Friendship and money: oil and water.” — Mario Puzo

🗳️ 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 – April 23

➤ National Cherry Cheesecake Day — A day centered around a classic dessert combining creamy cheesecake with sweet cherry topping, a staple in bakeries and home kitchens alike. SOURCE

➤ National Picnic Day — Encourages taking meals outdoors, whether at a park, beach, or backyard, making the most of warmer weather and simple food. SOURCE

➤ National Lost Dog Awareness Day — Raises awareness about missing pets and promotes efforts to help reunite lost dogs with their owners. SOURCE

➤ National Administrative Professionals Day — Recognizes the work of administrative staff who keep offices and organizations running smoothly, observed during the last full week of April. SOURCE

➤ National Talk Like Shakespeare Day — Celebrates the birthday of William Shakespeare by encouraging people to use playful, old-style English in everyday conversation. SOURCE

➤ National Take a Chance Day — A reminder to step outside routine and try something new, whether big or small, instead of playing it safe. SOURCE

➤ International Girls in ICT Day — Highlights opportunities for girls and women in information and communications technology, observed on the fourth Thursday in April. SOURCE

*For entertainment purposes only. Consult reliable sources for critical use.

🥄 Viral Recipe

Cherry Cheesecake Dip

This one’s simple and it shows up fast, just a smooth cheesecake base topped with cherry filling that you can scoop with graham crackers or fruit, and it disappears quicker than you expect once people start dipping.

🛒 Daily Drops*

➤ Mountain Dew “American Dew” — Mountain Dew is rolling out a limited-time rebrand as American Dew to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday, with the same original, Diet, and Zero Sugar formulas but new patriotic packaging hitting shelves nationwide this summer, plus a giveaway with thousands of $250 cash prizes. SOURCE

➤ Lay’s Global Chip Drop — Lay’s is launching a World Cup-inspired lineup with Brazilian-Style Garlic Sauce and Wavy French Onion Soup hitting U.S. shelves, alongside the returning Argentinian Steak with Chimichurri, with limited availability both in stores and on TikTok Shop. SOURCE

➤ Dunkin’ “Philly Kreme” Donut — Dunkin’ is temporarily renaming its Boston Kreme to Philly Kreme during the NBA playoff matchup between the 76ers and Celtics, keeping the same filling and recipe but swapping the name at select Philadelphia locations through the series. SOURCE

➤ Honey Maid Salted Caramel Grahams — Honey Maid just dropped Salted Caramel Graham Crackers, adding a sweet and slightly salty twist designed for s’mores season, already spotted at Walmart, Target, and Hy-Vee in limited runs. SOURCE

➤ Burger King “Mandalorian” Menu — Burger King is launching a four-item Mandalorian and Grogu menu on May 4, including the BBQ Bounty Whopper, Garlic Chicken Fries, Cheddar Ranch Tots, and a Blue Cookie Shake, all packaged with themed collectibles. SOURCE

*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)

➤ What is the scariest kind of oil?
A Gargoyle!
➤ Why should you never eat fried food in Athens?
They use ancient Greece!
➤ Is it crude to make oil jokes?
Nah, it’s oilright!

Hats off to these players who CRUDE not be stumped:

🛞 Smitty

🛻 Inquislysprby

🪙 Charlie

🏜️ Jkorski

🏇 Alan H.

🛢️ Postjoyfully

💵 Electricmusic

🐎 HonestlyOff

🧰 MateodeColón

🧨 Groovyphantom

💰 Alleytaj52

🪜 Jeffritter3fb

⚙️ Butterflybarbi

🪖 Bobsteve9

🛢️ Warren

🛠️ Keithbock

🍫 Betty

✨ May your day be BRIGHT and your mind stay SHARP! ✨

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