VLGAE = GAVEL
IYPSC = SPICY
PHRSMI = SHRIMP
EBTELE = BEETLE
CARTOON ANSWER:
THEY WERE ABLE TO FIND ENOUGH LEFTOVERS IN THE REFRIGERATOR TO PUT LUNCH TOGETHER – – –
AE PC IM ELE =
🍽️ ODDS AND ENTREES
Today’s cartoon drops us into a kitchen where a family is staring into the refrigerator hoping there’s enough left inside to avoid cooking a meal. Mom spots some leftover chicken on the top shelf, while Dad cautiously inspects a container that may or may not still be edible. Meanwhile, the kids are claiming whatever they can get their hands on, from whipped cream to apples, as everyone starts building lunch from whatever happens to still be hanging around. Between the random leftovers, the scavenger hunt strategy, and the mix-and-match menu, this meal came together one little bite at a time.
🧩 CLUE WORD BREAKDOWN
VEALG = GAVEL
Took an extra glance.
Last used: 06/11/2024 as VEALG
PCIYS = SPICY
Instantly visible.
Last used: 06/21/2025 as PCIYS
HMIPSR = SHRIMP
No trouble.
Last used: 08/21/2025 as HMIPSR
ELTEBE = BEETLE
My pick for hardest.
Last used: 01/20/2025 as ELTEBE
🔎 Jumble Jeff’s Jems
➤ MOM’S LEFTOVER DISCOVERY
Mom has shoulder-length hair and is dressed casually in a T-shirt, pants, and what appear to be slippers. In her left hand she’s holding a round leftover container while pointing with her right hand toward a rotisserie chicken sitting on the top shelf.
➤ DAD’S SMELL TEST
Dad is wearing a plain T-shirt and shorts and is standing there barefoot while conducting what looks like a cautious refrigerator inspection. He has one container in each hand, and the container in his left hand is raised up near his nose as if he’s trying to decide whether it’s still safe to eat.
➤ WHIPPED CREAM CLAIMS
The little boy is wearing a T-shirt, pants, and shoes while proudly holding up a whipped cream can in his left hand.
➤ APPLES, CHICKEN, AND PRIORITIES
The little girl is dressed in a T-shirt, pants, and slippers while holding an apple in her left hand. At the same time, she’s reaching outward with her right hand toward the chicken Mom is offering.
➤ THE REFRIGERATOR ROUNDUP
The background is dominated by a wide-open refrigerator with the freezer section appearing to sit underneath the main compartment. On the top shelf there’s the rotisserie chicken, what looks like orange juice, and several additional containers. The middle shelf is packed with more leftover containers and Tupperware, while the open doors show visible handles stretching along both sides of the fridge.
🧠 Final Solve
The final answer was a 9-letter anagram that solved into a single 9-letter solution. Our hump day offering went down easy once things got going. Due to the length of the anagram, I didn’t have any guesses at the final answer right away, but with all four clue words solved, a quick glance at the layout made it easy to spot PIECEMEAL sitting there to finish it off. If today’s puzzle slowed you down, our nudges were the visual of everyone trying to PIECE a MEAL together with whatever leftovers were still hanging around in the fridge, as well as the cartoon sentence explaining that they were trying to find enough leftovers to put lunch together.
🍲 Click-To-Reveal Facts*: About Leftovers
➤ How much food does the average American throw away each year?
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➤ How long are most leftovers considered safe in the refrigerator?
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➤ What percentage of Thanksgiving leftovers usually go uneaten?
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➤ What’s one of the biggest reasons leftovers get wasted?
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*For entertainment purposes only. Consult reliable sources for critical use.
💬 SAY WHAT?
“Leftovers in their less visible form are called memories. Stored in the refrigerator of the mind and the cupboard of the heart.” — Robert Fulghum
🎉 National Holidays* – May 27th
➤ National Grape Day — A day celebrating one of the world’s oldest and most versatile fruits, whether they’re eaten fresh, turned into raisins, blended into juice, or used for wine-making around the globe. SOURCE
➤ National Grape Popsicle Day — This frozen treat holiday gives grape popsicles their moment in the spotlight just as summer weather starts showing up across much of the country. SOURCE
➤ National Flip Flop Day — National Flip Flop Day unofficially kicks off warm-weather footwear season, with restaurants and businesses around the country often handing out free treats and promotions to customers wearing flip flops. SOURCE
➤ National Senior Health & Fitness Day — This annual observance encourages older adults to stay active through walking groups, exercise classes, stretching programs, and community wellness events held nationwide. SOURCE
➤ National Cellophane Tape Day — A salute to one of the handiest desk and kitchen drawer inventions around, recognizing the transparent tape that has rescued wrapping paper, torn pages, broken boxes, and quick fixes for generations. SOURCE
*For entertainment purposes only. Consult reliable sources for critical use.
🥄 Viral Recipe
No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars with Oreo Crust
This dessert looks like the kind of thing somebody made after spotting random ingredients sitting around the kitchen and realizing they somehow all belonged together. The Oreo crust keeps it firm, the peanut butter layer stays smooth and rich, and the chocolate on top seals the whole thing together like a homemade candy bar straight from the refrigerator.
🛒 Daily Drops*
➤ Tillamook “Just Add Wine” Bundle — Tillamook just released a new charcuterie-style package packed with cheeses, crackers, summer sausage, cherries, a cutting board, and even a cheese knife. The bundle is designed for backyard parties and summer get-togethers, with wine pairing suggestions included for each cheese inside the box.
SOURCE➤ Bagel Bites Rolled Pizza Snacks — Bagel Bites is jumping into the pizza roll world with new Rolled Pizza Snacks stuffed inside a bagel-style tortilla shell. Early shoppers are comparing them to pizza taquitos, and they’re already showing up in freezer aisles alongside the returning cheeseburger Bagel Bites from the 1990s.
SOURCE➤ Starbucks Blue Coconut Drinks — Starbucks is launching two bright blue coconut drinks on June 16, including the Iced Blue Coconut Matcha and the Blue Coconut Refresher. Both use spirulina for the electric-blue color and combine coconut flavors with tropical fruit and cold foam for the summer rollout.
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)
➤ Why should you knock on a refrigerator door before opening it?
➤ How did everyone know that Mom liked the new refrigerator?
➤ Why shouldn’t you store Portabello’s in the fridge?
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