AOTTL = TOTAL
RDWAF = DWARF
DWWOIN = WINDOW
NOEPRS = PERSON
CARTOON ANSWER:
THE SPELLING BEE CONTESTANT BECAME CHAMPION BY SPELLING – – –
OTL WA NDW RSO =
🐝 Bee Brilliant
Today’s cartoon takes us to the final round of a spelling bee, where one contestant is a single word away from the championship. As one of the judges delivers the final challenge, the contestant repeats the word, spells it perfectly, and repeats it one more time while waiting for the verdict. A moment later, the other judge announces they’ve found their champion, bringing the competition to a close. Sometimes the hardest challenges lead to the biggest celebrations.
🧩 CLUE WORD BREAKDOWN
AOTTL = TOTAL
No trouble.
Last used: 11/04/2024 as TLOAT
RDWAF = DWARF
Instantly visible.
Last used: 11/20/2014 as FARWD
DWWOIN = WINDOW
My pick for hardest.
Last used: 08/03/2025 as NOIWDW
NOEPRS = PERSON
Took an extra glance but no trouble.
Last used: 01/05/2024 as SRNPOE
🧠 FINAL SOLVE
The final answer was an 11-letter anagram that solved into a “3” + 4 + 4 layout. What a challenge our final puzzle of the work week turned out to be. I had absolutely no idea where the answer was headed based on the cartoon or the way it was worded, so I knew the clue words would have to do the heavy lifting. Once they were all solved, WORD immediately stood out. Removing it revealed “WON”, leaving LAST to finish the answer. It was a satisfying way to wrap up the week and head into the weekend puzzles. If today’s puzzle slowed you down, our biggest nudges were the contestant spelling ONE LAST WORD, while the judge announced she had “WON”, giving us the wordplay that completed the answer.
📚 Click-To-Reveal Facts*: About Spelling
➤ How many entries are in Merriam-Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary?
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➤ How many words does the average adult know?
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➤ How many rounds can a national spelling bee last?
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➤ Which letter appears most often in English words?
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➤ What’s one of the longest words ever used in a major spelling bee?
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*For entertainment purposes only. Consult reliable sources for critical use.
💬 SAY WHAT?
“My spelling is Wobbly. It’s good spelling but it Wobbles, and the letters get in the wrong places.” — A. A. Milne
🎉 NATIONAL HOLIDAYS* – JULY 10
➤ National French Fry Day — Celebrate one of America’s favorite comfort foods with crispy fries, whether you like them classic, curly, waffle-cut, or loaded with toppings. SOURCE
➤ National Kitten Day — A day devoted to adorable kittens while encouraging adoption, fostering, and giving young cats a safe, loving home. SOURCE
➤ National Piña Colada Day — Raise a tropical toast to the classic pineapple, coconut, and rum drink that’s been a summertime favorite for decades. SOURCE
➤ National Pick Blueberries Day — Celebrate blueberry season by visiting a local farm or enjoying one of summer’s healthiest and tastiest fruits. SOURCE
➤ Collector Car Appreciation Day — Recognizes the history, craftsmanship, and enthusiasts who preserve classic, vintage, muscle, and specialty automobiles. SOURCE
➤ National Clerihew Day — Honors the four-line humorous biographical poem known as the clerihew and celebrates playful creativity with words. SOURCE
➤ Chronic Disease Day — Raises awareness of chronic illnesses while recognizing the strength and resilience of those living with long-term health conditions. SOURCE
*For entertainment purposes only. Consult reliable sources for critical use.
🥄 VIRAL RECIPE
This clever recipe uses just a box of cake mix and a can of diet soda to create a surprisingly moist, fluffy cake with almost no prep work. It’s inexpensive, quick to make, and a fun way to enjoy dessert with fewer ingredients.
🛒 Daily Drops*
➤ Marie Callender’s Hand Pies — Marie Callender’s is introducing individually wrapped Salted Caramel Apple and Cherry Berry Hand Pies. They can be baked, air-fried in about 10 minutes, or microwaved in just 45 seconds, with shoppers already praising their flaky crusts and bakery-style flavor before the nationwide launch on August 31. SOURCE
➤ REESE’S PIECES with Chocolate Cookie — REESE’S PIECES is getting its first major U.S. innovation in a decade by adding a crispy chocolate cookie center to the classic peanut butter candy. The new candy begins rolling out nationwide in pouches on July 17, with online sales through Hershey starting July 25. SOURCE
➤ Quaker Oat Shake & Go — Quaker’s new shelf-stable oat shakes come in Strawberry & Banana and Cinnamon Vanilla flavors. Just add milk, shake, and enjoy up to 23 grams of protein plus whole grains and fiber in under a minute. 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 begins with T, ends with T and has T in it?
➤ What is heavy forward but not backward?
➤ Can you spell 80 in two letters?
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