CTDHI = DITCH
SCUHR = CRUSH
BSRIEC = SCRIBE
EFNYZR = FRENZY
CARTOON ANSWER:
AFTER A BURGLARY NEXT DOOR, THEY INSTALLED AN ALARM SYSTEM TO HELP WITH THEIR – – –
IT US CIE RNY =
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🚨 PANIC BUTTON
Today’s cartoon takes us inside a home where a couple is having a new alarm system installed after a burglary occurred next door. The installer is wrapping up the setup and explaining how the cameras can be monitored from their phones, giving the homeowners a little extra peace of mind. Even with the new technology in place, the recent break-in is clearly still fresh in their minds, and both seem hopeful that the added protection will help them feel more comfortable at home.
🧩 CLUE WORD BREAKDOWN
CITDH = DITCH
Needed an extra look.
Last used: 06/17/2025 as CITDH
SURCH = CRUSH
Instantly visible.
Last used: 11/19/2024 as SURCH
BICERS = SCRIBE
My pick for hardest.
Last used: 03/08/2024 as BICERS
ZNEFYR = FRENZY
No trouble whatsoever.
Last used: 04/13/2025 as ZNEFYR
🧠 FINAL SOLVE
The final answer was a 10-letter anagram that solved into a single 10-letter word. Due to the length of the answer, I didn’t have the faintest idea where the solution was headed, so I had to crack the case the old-fashioned way. With all the clue words solved and all the letters written out, the layout it left behind was exceptionally cryptic. It took a few moments of pause before SECURITY finally came into view. With those letters removed, IN was tacked onto the front to seal the deal. If today’s puzzle slowed you down, our biggest nudge came from the husband and wife’s conversation about feeling safer after the new alarm system was installed. Their dialogue pointed to the lingering INSECURITY left behind by the burglary next door.
Click-To-Reveal Facts*: About Home Security
➤ How many burglars avoid homes with security systems?
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➤ How often do burglars use a door to get inside?
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➤ How long does a typical burglary last?
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💬 SAY WHAT?
“The ache for home lives in all of us. The safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned.” — Maya Angelou
🎉 National Holidays* – June 23rd
➤ National Pecan Sandies Day — This sweet holiday celebrates the classic buttery shortbread-style cookie packed with pecans. Known for their crumbly texture and rich flavor, pecan sandies have been a favorite treat for generations. SOURCE
➤ National Detroit-Style Pizza Day — Detroit-style pizza is famous for its thick rectangular crust, crispy caramelized edges, and sauce layered on top of the cheese. Today celebrates one of America’s most distinctive regional pizza styles. SOURCE
➤ National Hydration Day — Created to encourage healthy hydration habits, this observance serves as a reminder to drink enough water, especially during the warmer summer months. SOURCE
➤ National Pink Day — National Pink Day celebrates one of the world’s most recognizable colors. From fashion and flowers to decorations and design, pink takes center stage today. SOURCE
*For entertainment purposes only. Consult reliable sources for critical use.
🥄 VIRAL RECIPE
Broiled Bananas With Brown Sugar & Cream
This simple dessert has been making the rounds because it turns a handful of everyday ingredients into something that feels surprisingly special. The bananas caramelize under the broiler, the brown sugar adds a rich sweetness, and the cream balances everything with a smooth finish. It comes together quickly, looks impressive, and tastes like far more effort went into it than actually did.
🛒 Daily Drops*
➤ Coffee mate Snickerdoodle Creamer — Coffee mate is bringing back its popular Snickerdoodle Creamer for 2026. Inspired by the classic cinnamon-sugar cookie, the flavor combines notes of sugar cookie and cinnamon and is returning after previous limited-time releases. SOURCE
➤ Ben & Jerry’s Great Summer Bar Drop — Ben & Jerry’s is taking its ice cream bars on the road this summer with giveaway events in Boston, Miami, Los Angeles, Seattle, and New York City. The promotion also includes Golden Stick-et contests, merchandise, games, and free ice cream bars. SOURCE
➤ GoodPop French Fry Pop — GoodPop’s viral Fudge n’ Vanilla French Fry Pop is back after originally selling out within minutes and building an 800-person waitlist. The frozen treat combines vanilla ice cream flavored with French fries and a chocolate coating packed with crispy fries. After its earlier limited release, it is now making its way to retailers nationwide alongside new Peaches n’ Cream and Berries n’ Cream varieties. SOURCE
*Prices, availability, locations, and participation may vary.
🌓That’s A Wrap!
JEST For Fun (click joke to reveal answer)
➤ Who did King Arthur leave in charge of security?
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