Jumble Answers for 07/12/2026

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RNCEOF = CONFER

AOLMRE = MORALE

EQLUPA = PLAQUE

NIACOS = CASINO

STHUIA = HIATUS

EHWENP = NEPHEW

CARTOON ANSWER:

AFTER BEING ADOPTED FROM THE ANIMAL SHELTER, THE RESCUE DOG HAD – – –

NFE OLE LE ASN IA HW =

A NEW
“LEASH”
ON LIFE
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PUZZLE PLAYERS!

🐶 Tail Tales

Today’s cartoon takes us to an animal shelter, where an excited rescue dog is about to begin the next chapter of its life. As the shelter staff looks on with smiles, they know he’s finally found the forever family he’s been waiting for. His new owners can hardly wait to bring him home and start making memories together, while the dog’s wagging tail says he’s just as excited about the journey ahead as they are. Sometimes the happiest endings are brand-new beginnings.

🧩 CLUE WORD BREAKDOWN

RNCEOF = CONFER

My pick for hardest. Kept seeing ENFORCE.

Last used: 12/04/2020 as CNOREF

AOLMRE = MORALE

Took a few tries.

Last used: 09/06/2025 as ALRMEO

EQLUPA = PLAQUE

Instantly visible.

Last used: 09/08/2023 as PQALEU

NIACOS = CASINO

No trouble. This one used to stump me all the time.

Last used: 02/25/2025 as SCAION

STHUIA = HIATUS

Took a moment, but no trouble.

Last used: 03/06/2025 as SAUIHT

EHWENP = NEPHEW

Came instantly.

Last used: 04/02/2025 as WPNEEH

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➤ FOREVER FRIENDS

Both shelter employees wear matching FOREVER FRIENDS T-shirts with paw prints above and beneath the lettering. The woman has a small tear of joy running down her right cheek, while the male employee smiles proudly beside her.

➤ READY TO GO HOME

The woman holds the dog’s leash in her left hand while wearing a short-sleeved shirt, pants, and shoes. The man sits crisscross on the floor, as indicated by the visible sole of his shoe, while attaching the leash to the dog’s collar. Motion lines around his hand show him fastening it in place. He’s bald with a mustache, a small patch of hair on his chin, and is wearing a short-sleeved shirt and pants.

➤ ONE HAPPY PUP

The rescue dog is between small and medium in size, wearing a collar with its tongue hanging out and a big smile across its face. Its tail is wagging enthusiastically as it looks up at its new owner while the leash is being attached.

🧠 FINAL SOLVE

The final answer was a 15-letter anagram that solved into a 1 + 3 + “5” + 2 + 4 layout. Sunday solves are usually on the difficult side, and today’s puzzle definitely didn’t disappoint. Looking at the cartoon and the answer layout, nothing really jumped out as a likely guess. The one thing that did seem clear was that A would probably be the first word, based on the wording of the cartoon sentence and the single-letter opening block. Major kudos to David for turning up the challenge today, with CONFER and MORALE being real stumpers. Once all the clue words were finally in place, that single A was already waiting. Looking back at the cartoon, the LEASH immediately stood out, and from there the rest came together almost like filling in a Wheel of Fortune puzzle: A NEW “LEASH” ON LIFE. If today’s puzzle slowed you down, our nudges were the action lines around the LEASH being clipped onto the dog’s collar, while the cartoon’s wording about being adopted from the animal shelter pointed to the familiar expression A NEW LEASE ON LIFE, with LEASH providing the wordplay.

🐾 Click-To-Reveal Facts*: About Animal Shelters

➤ How many dogs and cats entered U.S. shelters and rescues in 2025?
5.8 million animals entered shelters and rescues in 2025, including about 2.8 million dogs and 3 million cats.
SOURCE
➤ How many shelter animals were adopted in 2025?
About 4.2 million dogs and cats found new homes through adoption in 2025.
SOURCE
➤ Where do most shelter animals come from?
About 59% entered shelters as strays, while approximately 30% were surrendered by their owners.
SOURCE

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

💬 SAY WHAT?

“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” — Anatole France

SOURCE

🗳️ 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.

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🎉 NATIONAL HOLIDAYS* – JULY 12

➤ National Pecan Pie Day — Celebrate one of America’s favorite pies, packed with rich pecans and a sweet, buttery filling. SOURCE

➤ Eat Your Jello Day — A colorful excuse to enjoy one of the most recognizable gelatin desserts ever created. SOURCE

➤ National Different Colored Eyes Day — Recognizes people and animals with heterochromia, a rare condition where each eye is a different color. SOURCE

➤ National Simplicity Day — Inspired by Henry David Thoreau, today’s observance encourages slowing down and appreciating life’s simple pleasures. SOURCE

➤ Paper Bag Day — Celebrates the practical paper bag and its long history as a reusable and recyclable everyday essential. SOURCE

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

🥄 VIRAL RECIPE

Peanut Butter, Banana & Chocolate Icebox Cake

Layers of chocolate cookies, creamy peanut butter filling, fresh bananas, and chocolate combine to create an easy no-bake dessert that’s chilled in the refrigerator until perfectly sliceable.

🛒 DAILY DROPS*

➤ Blue Bell Chocolate Lava Cake Ice Cream — Blue Bell’s newest flavor blends vanilla flavored ice cream with chocolate cake pieces, chocolate sundae sauce, and a rich dark chocolate fudge swirl, arriving just in time for National Ice Cream Month. SOURCE

➤ Ore-Ida Crispers! Return — Ore-Ida has officially brought back its Crispers! fries after a three-year absence. The crinkle-cut fries are returning permanently in select regions, bringing back one of the brand’s longtime frozen favorites. SOURCE

➤ Little Debbie Fudge Round Creme Pies — Little Debbie is combining two classics by filling chewy Fudge Round cookies with the fluffy white creme made famous by Oatmeal Creme Pies, creating a brand-new snack arriving nationwide in mid-July. SOURCE

*Prices, availability, and participation may vary. Retailers may change or end promotions without notice. For entertainment purposes only.

🌘That’s A Wrap!

JEST For Fun (click joke to reveal answer)

➤ What did the cat say when it got stuck in a box?
LET MEOW!
➤ What kind of car does a dog drive?
A FUR-rari!
➤ What did the owner say when she found her cat in a pile of sand?
“Oh, you silicate!”

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