Jumble Answers for 07/13/2026

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FLCIF = CLIFF

UOCTN = COUNT

LGGIEG = GIGGLE

NHBCRA = BRANCH

CARTOON ANSWER:

HE BUILT HIS BED & BREAKFAST ON THE CHEAP WHICH RESULTED – – –

IF UN ILE RAN =

“INN”
FAILURE

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🛠️ INN SANITY

Today’s cartoon takes us inside a bargain-priced bed-and-breakfast, where it’s immediately clear that cutting corners has caught up with the owner. One frustrated guest can’t get the water to shut off, another can’t get her door to close, and a third is nursing splinters from an old wooden toilet seat. Instead of offering real solutions, the proprietor’s best idea seems to be reaching for a roll of duct tape, the same kind of shortcut that landed him in this sticky situation in the first place. Sometimes trying to save a few dollars ends up costing you far more in the long run.

🧩 CLUE WORD BREAKDOWN

FLCIF = CLIFF

Instantly visible.

Last used: 08/28/2025 as FICFL

UOCTN = COUNT

Came instantly.

Last used: 05/06/2025 as UNCTO

LGGIEG = GIGGLE

No trouble at all.

Last used: 01/05/2025 as GLGIEG

NHBCRA = BRANCH

My pick for hardest if there was one today.

Last used: 02/04/2024 as RCNBHA

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➤ THE COMPLAINT DEPARTMENT

Three unhappy guests are all lodging complaints with the proprietor. One guest, wearing only a bath towel, points toward water leaking from the ceiling because the water won’t shut off. Another guest, with shoulder-length hair, a collared V-neck shirt, and pants, complains that her door won’t close. The third guest holds a wooden toilet seat in his left hand while pointing out the chipped wood that’s giving him splinters.

➤ FIVE-STAR FIXES?

The proprietor has scruffy hair and a goatee and appears more interested in offering duct tape than real repairs.

➤ BUDGET DECOR

The lobby features a simple rectangular front desk with a staircase leading upstairs, where a four-pane window overlooks the entryway. A water stain and drip are visible on the ceiling overhead.

🧠 FINAL SOLVE

The final answer was a 10-letter anagram that solved into a “3” + 7 layout. Our first puzzle of the week got off to a fun start with some clever wordplay centered around the quotation marks. Looking at the cartoon sentence, it felt pretty clear that “INN” was going to be the first part of the answer because of the bed-and-breakfast setting, but beyond that there wasn’t much to suggest what the remaining seven letters might be. With all four clue words solved, the F quickly brought FAILURE into view, and the rest came together in short order to get the week off on the right foot. If today’s puzzle slowed you down, our biggest nudges were the cartoon sentence mentioning a bed-and-breakfast, which pointed directly to “INN”, while every shortcut around the establishment—from the leaking water to the broken door, splintered toilet seat, and roll of duct tape—made it obvious the bargain-priced business was headed for FAILURE.

💬 SAY WHAT?

“What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value.” — Thomas Paine

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🗳️ GET A CLUE*
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🎉 NATIONAL HOLIDAYS* – JULY 13

➤ National Beans ‘n’ Franks Day — Celebrate one of America’s classic comfort-food combinations by serving up baked beans with hot dogs for lunch or dinner. SOURCE

➤ National Barbershop Music Appreciation Day — A day to recognize the rich tradition of four-part barbershop harmony and the singers who keep this uniquely American musical style alive. SOURCE

➤ National Delaware Day — Honors the First State and its important role in American history as the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. SOURCE

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🥄 VIRAL RECIPE

3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Mug Cake

With only peanut butter, sugar, and an egg, this flourless mug cake comes together in minutes. The result is a rich, soft, protein-packed treat that’s perfect when you want a quick homemade dessert without turning on the oven.

🛒 DAILY DROPS*

➤ Hormel Pepperoni Snack Bites — Hormel has introduced refrigerated Pepperoni Snack Bites in Original, Parmesan, and Dill Pickle flavors. The bite-sized pepperoni comes in resealable trays with 5 grams of protein per serving, making them an easy grab-and-go snack. SOURCE

➤ Dolly Parton Cookies ‘n Custard Cups — Dolly Parton’s new frozen dessert cups arrive in Banana Creme, Vanilla Shortbread, and Chocolate Mud Pie. Each four-pack combines creamy custard with cookie pieces for an easy freezer dessert. SOURCE

➤ Cinnamon Toast Crunch Apple — General Mills has brought back the fan-favorite apple flavor as Cinnamon Toast Crunch Apple. Formerly known as Apple Pie Toast Crunch, the cereal keeps its cinnamon-sugar squares with caramelized apple flavor but is now becoming a permanent addition to the lineup. 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 do you call an inn where the staff treats everyone rudely?
A HOSTEL environment!
➤ What do you call a B&B in a cornfield?
A-MAIZE-INN!
➤ Why should you never stay at the Fiddle Motel?
Because it’s a VILE-INN!

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

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