Jumble Answers for 06/27/2026

CARTOON ANSWER:

“BEE” NEAR HER

WELCOME BACK,

PUZZLE PLAYERS!

🐝 HIVE HARMONY

Today’s cartoon takes us inside a beehive, where the queen is surrounded by a loyal group of worker bees. As she reflects on how much she depends on them, the workers eagerly reassure her that they’re always ready to help. Everyone seems happy to gather around the hive’s most important resident, with no shortage of enthusiasm or devotion.

🧩 CLUE WORD BREAKDOWN

MHEET = THEME

Needed an extra glance.

Last used: 07/28/2023 as MHEET

NEAYH = HYENA

Instantly visible.

Last used: 08/12/2023 as NEAYH

HNIKRS = SHRINK

No trouble at all.

Last used: 03/30/2025 as HNIKRS

BORREB = ROBBER

My pick for hardest. I started writing BOBBER!

Last used: 06/29/2015 as BORREB

🔎 Jumble Jeff’s Jems

➤ QUEEN BEE

The queen sits on a throne wearing a crown, a bracelet on her right wrist, and holds a scepter topped with a honeycomb. My favorite detail is the throne’s headrest, which has a hexagon outline.

➤ BUZZ BRIGADE

Six worker bees wearing helmets surround the queen, listening closely to every word she says. Several have motion lines around their wings, making it look like they’re buzzing with excitement and hanging on every word.

➤ HIVE HALL

The scene takes place inside what appears to be a royal chamber. The wall behind the queen is covered in a repeating hexagonal honeycomb pattern.

🧠 FINAL SOLVE

The final answer was a 10-letter anagram that solved into a “3” + 4 + 3 layout. No need to drone on about this one. One look at the cartoon and the answer layout made the three-letter word in quotes, “BEE”, come to mind right away. With those letters crossed out, NEAR and HER were quite visible to wrap this one up. If today’s puzzle slowed you down, our nudges were the six worker bees gathering around the queen, putting them close enough to be NEAR HER, while the cartoon’s focus on bees gave us “BEE” for the wordplay solution.

🐝 Click-To-Reveal Facts*: About Bees

➤ How far does a honey bee fly to make one pound of honey?
Honey bees collectively fly about 55,000 miles and visit roughly 2 million flowers to produce just 1 pound of honey.
SOURCE
➤ How many flowers can one bee visit in a day?
A hardworking honey bee may visit up to 5,000 flowers in a single day while gathering nectar and pollen.
SOURCE
➤ How many bees live in a healthy hive?
A strong honey bee colony during peak season commonly contains between 40,000 and 60,000 bees, all working together to keep the hive running.
SOURCE
➤ How fast can a honey bee fly?
Honey bees can fly at speeds of around 15 miles per hour, allowing them to cover surprisingly large areas while foraging.
SOURCE
➤ How much honey does one bee make in its lifetime?
A single worker honey bee produces only about 1⁄12 of a teaspoon of honey during its entire lifetime, showing just how much teamwork goes into every jar.
SOURCE

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

💬 SAY WHAT?

“I’m just getting better and better. It’s just like a bunch of worker bees protecting the king bee, because I’m not a queen bee. I’m a king bee.” — Shaquille O’Neal

🗳️ 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.

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

🎉 NATIONAL HOLIDAYS* – JUNE 27

National Ice Cream Cake Day — A sweet celebration of the frozen dessert that combines cake and ice cream into one crowd favorite, especially during summer birthdays and warm-weather gatherings. SOURCE

National Onion Day — Whether caramelized, grilled, sautéed, or raw, onions have been a kitchen staple for thousands of years and remain one of the world’s most widely used vegetables. SOURCE

National Orange Blossom Day — Orange blossoms are prized for their sweet fragrance and are the official state flower of Florida, symbolizing citrus season and fresh beginnings. SOURCE

Summersgiving — Celebrated on the Saturday after the summer solstice, this day encourages friends and families to gather outdoors and enjoy a Thanksgiving-style meal in the middle of summer. SOURCE

National Mural Day — This observance celebrates public murals and the artists who transform ordinary walls into colorful works of community art. SOURCE

National PTSD Awareness Day — A day dedicated to increasing understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder while encouraging education, support, and access to treatment. SOURCE

National HIV Testing Day — This annual observance promotes routine HIV testing, early diagnosis, and connecting people with prevention and treatment resources. SOURCE

National Sunglasses Day — A reminder that quality sunglasses help protect your eyes from harmful UV rays while adding a bit of style at the same time. SOURCE

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

🥄 VIRAL RECIPE

Apple Pie Lasagna

Layers of cinnamon-spiced apples, creamy filling, whipped topping, and graham crackers come together in a chilled no-bake dessert that tastes like apple pie with a fun twist. It slices beautifully, feeds a crowd, and is the kind of dessert people usually ask for the recipe after the first bite.

🛒 DAILY DROPS*

Mountain Dew 5¢ Commemorative Cans — To celebrate its 78th anniversary, Mountain Dew is releasing retro 1948-style cans. Only 1,948 bundles will be sold through TikTok Shop from June 29–July 1, with each bundle priced at just . SOURCE

Pringles Hawaiian BBQ — Pringles has introduced a limited-edition Hawaiian BBQ flavor inspired by traditional huli-huli barbecue. The crisps combine pineapple, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, and smoky barbecue flavors, and are available exclusively at Kroger stores. SOURCE

Cinnamon Bun Oreos — Oreo has brought back Cinnamon Bun Oreos in the United States for the first time since 2016. The cookies feature cinnamon wafers with cinnamon bun crème and are available for a limited time. SOURCE

Eggo Zero Waffles — Eggo’s first Zero Added Sugar waffles arrive in Buttermilk and Blueberry flavors. Sweetened with monk fruit and stevia, they’ll begin appearing nationwide in July. SOURCE

*Availability, pricing, and participation may vary by retailer. For entertainment purposes only.

🌔That’s A Wrap!

JEST For Fun (click joke to reveal answer)

➤ Where did Noah keep his bees?
In the ark-HIVES!
➤ What do you call a bumble-bee from New Zealand?
POLLEN-esian!
➤ Why did the bee buy a phone?
To CAULIFLOWER!

Kudos to these players that like WINNIE makes the puzzles hard:

🐝 Smitty

🍯 Pink3CE

👑 Keithbock

🌼 Warren

🪻 Electricmusic

🧺 LadyCrafty

🏰 Bobsteve9

🍃 Groovyphantom

🛡️ Jhaverty

🔎 HonestlyOff

🧡 MateodeColón

🐝 Butterflybarbi

🌻 Alleytaj52

🍯 Alan H.

👑 Charlie

🧩 Rpavenue

🪷 GHB8225

🌸 Bergenhighland

🐝 Heartrainyafd

🍯 Cheerful5D

👑 Jeffritter3fb

🍫 Betty

🌺 Inquislysprby

🐝 Usuallye4cc

🍯 Postjoyfully

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

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