🚤 DOCK TALK

Today’s cartoon takes us to the lake, where one boater is more than happy to tell anyone within earshot about the speed of his prized watercraft. As he points to the pair of engines hanging off the back, he proudly proclaims that nothing else on the water can keep up with it. Unfortunately for the dock attendant, this isn’t the first time he’s heard this particular pitch. Judging by the reaction, the conversation has probably made several laps around the marina already. Between the constant bragging, the horsepower comparisons, and the inability to let the topic drift away, it’s clear this guy keeps his conversation running at full throttle.

🧩 CLUE WORD BREAKDOWN

MYUYM = YUMMY

My pick for hardest, only because I had to choose between YUMMY and MUMMY.

Last used: 01/27/2025 as MYUYM

RUCTO = COURT

Instantly visible.

Last used: 03/20/2025 as RUCTO

TOSOHM = SMOOTH

No issue.

Last used: 08/11/2025 as TOSOHM

WOHGTR = GROWTH

An extra glance did it.

Last used: 06/02/2025 as WOHGTR

💎 JUMBLE JEFF’S JEMS

➤ The Speedboat Showman

The boater is wearing a visor with bushy hair sticking out from the top and a pair of oversized wraparound sunglasses. He has a goatee and is dressed in a sleeveless tank top while enthusiastically pointing toward the twin outboard motors he proudly describes as his 400-horsepower beauties.

➤ Dockside Reality Check

The dock attendant appears far less impressed by the performance speech. He wears a snapback ball cap with thick curly hair showing from the back, along with a T-shirt, shorts, and flip-flops. His expression suggests this is not the first time he has heard the same horsepower comparison.

➤ Around the Marina

The speedboat remains tied to the dock with a rope secured to a mooring cleat. Behind the two men, another boat races across the water, leaving a spray behind it. In the distance, a line of shoreline vegetation frames the background, completing the lakeside scene.

🧠 FINAL SOLVE

The final answer was a 10-letter anagram that solved into a 5 + 5 layout. Our first puzzle of the week was practically smooth sailing from the start. Once I read the dialogue about the boater’s 400-horsepower beauties, I had a pretty good idea where this one was headed. A quick solve of the clue words, with only a brief pause after writing down MUMMY before realizing it had to be YUMMY, confirmed that my hunch was on target. If today’s puzzle slowed you down, our nudges were the twin 200-horsepower engines giving us MOTOR, while the cartoon sentence about someone who simply wouldn’t stop talking steered us toward MOUTH.

🎉 NATIONAL HOLIDAYS JUNE 15

➤ National Big Boy Day

A day honoring the famous double-decker Big Boy burger and the restaurant chain that made it a roadside icon for generations.
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➤ National Smile Power Day

A reminder that a simple smile can brighten someone’s day and spread a little positivity wherever you go.
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➤ National Megalodon Day

Celebrating the enormous prehistoric shark that once ruled the oceans and continues to fascinate scientists and fossil hunters.
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➤ National Foam Party Day

A day dedicated to foam-filled fun, music, dancing, and summertime celebrations.
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➤ Nature Photography Day

An opportunity to grab a camera, head outdoors, and capture the beauty of the natural world.
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🥄 VIRAL RECIPE

Peanut Butter Cup Freezer Fudge

This freezer fudge combines peanut butter, chocolate, and peanut butter cups into a rich treat that tastes like a frozen candy bar. It comes together quickly, stores well in the freezer, and delivers plenty of flavor in a small square.

🛒 DAILY DROPS*

➤ McCormick Finishing Sugars
McCormick has released two new Finishing Sugar flavors, Apple Pie and Mixed Berry. The colorful toppings are designed for baked goods, ice cream, drinks, and summer desserts, with fans already spotting them at major retailers.
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➤ Icee Dirty Soda Pops
Icee has introduced dairy-free Dirty Soda Swirled Ice & Coconut Cream Pops in Coconut Lime Cola and Orange Cream Soda flavors. The frozen treats are sold exclusively at Walmart in 12-count boxes.
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➤ Kettle Brand Pepperoncini Chips
Kettle Brand has confirmed that its popular Pepperoncini potato chips are being discontinued. Fans flooded social media with disappointment after discovering the unique deli-inspired flavor is disappearing from store shelves.
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*Prices and participation may vary. Retailers may alter or end promotions without notice. For entertainment purposes only.