SRCOS = CROSS
FIEKN = KNIFE
GEOIBO = BOOGIE
TLENGE = GENTLE
CARTOON ANSWER:
WHEN THEY TOURED THE AVAILABLE LOTS IN THE NEW DEVELOPMENT, THEY WERE – – –
SS IE GIE ENT =
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PUZZLE PLAYERS!
🏡 PICTURE PERFECT PROPERTY
Today’s cartoon takes us to a new housing development, where a couple has pulled over to check out the available lots and admire the surrounding landscape. As they take in the property, it quickly becomes clear that the location is doing most of the selling, with ocean views, a distant skyline, and a touch of woodland all adding to the appeal. Between the camera coming out and the thought of waking up to that backdrop every day, it’s easy to see why they stopped to take in the scenery.
🧩 CLUE WORD BREAKDOWN
SRCOS = CROSS
Instantly visible.
Last used: 04/18/2024 as SOCSR
FIEKN = KNIFE
Ditto.
Last used: 11/12/2024 as FNKIE
GEOIBO = BOOGIE
My pick for hardest.
Last used: 05/22/2025 as GOIBOE
TLENGE = GENTLE
Needed a couple of extra looks.
Last used: 08/03/2024 as GTNEEL
🔎 Jumble Jeff’s Jems
➤ DREAM LOT
The husband and wife are standing together next to the vehicle, taking in the property and the scenery around it. He’s dressed in a short-sleeved shirt and pants, while she’s wearing a short-sleeved shirt and pants as well, with shoulder-length hair, and she has her camera out as they admire the view.
➤ BEAUTIFUL VIEWS
The development board is titled BEAUTIFUL VIEWS and shows a layout of 16 home lots. Four circular turnaround areas appear around the layout, while the center seems to feature a fountain in the middle, flanked by a playground on the left and what looks like a dog park on the right.
➤ STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION
In the background, there’s a bulldozer, several flags marking the lot lines, a wooded area, and a distant skyline with several tall buildings and a crane. Beyond that are water views, with Jeff’s sinking sailboat visible on the far left side of the water.
🧠 FINAL SOLVE
The final answer was a 10-letter anagram that solved into a “4 – 6” layout. Our Tuesday puzzle looked a lot more intimidating than it turned out to be. With a quick glance at the cartoon and letter layout, I figured this one was best left until all of the clue words were solved so I could see what kind of view the remaining letters offered. Once available, the repeated E’s and the double S’s out front helped SEEING come into view. From there, SITE was no trouble to construct from the remainder to seal the deal. If today’s puzzle slowed you down, our biggest nudges were the couple looking out at the view and doing a little SIGHTSEEING, while the available building lots gave us the SITE needed to turn that familiar word into the property-themed “SITE-SEEING.”
🏡 CLICK-TO-REVEAL FACTS*: ABOUT SUBDIVISIONS
➤ How large is a typical subdivision?
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➤ How many homes are in a typical subdivision?
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➤ How many homes are typically built per acre?
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➤ How common are HOAs in subdivisions?
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🎉 NATIONAL HOLIDAYS* – AUGUST 11
➤ National Raspberry Bombe Day — Celebrate the frozen molded dessert made with layers of ice cream or sherbet, often finished with fruit, sauce, or other sweet toppings. SOURCE
➤ Global Kinetic Sand Day — A day for squeezing, shaping, molding, and building with the soft, moldable sand that sticks to itself instead of everything around it. SOURCE
➤ Play in the Sand Day — Head for a beach, sandbox, or backyard pile and spend some time digging, building, and letting the sand do the entertaining. SOURCE
➤ National Sons and Daughters Day — A reminder to spend a little extra time with your children, whether that means a visit, a phone call, or simply letting them know they’re on your mind. SOURCE
➤ National Presidential Joke Day — Today remembers the lighter side of the presidency and the jokes, one-liners, and humorous moments connected with America’s commanders in chief. SOURCE
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🛒 DAILY DROPS*
➤ Doritos Releases New F1 Head2Head Chips — The limited-time bag combines Late Night Loaded Taco and Chimichurri Lime, putting two bold flavors together in one snack. The taco side brings seasoned beef, cheddar, tomato, and sour cream notes, while the chimichurri side adds peppers, garlic, and lime. The nationwide release is available in 9-ounce bags for around $5.49 and 2.6-ounce bags for around $2.79. SOURCE
➤ International Delight Launches Apple Butter Coffee Cake Creamer — The new fall flavor combines apple butter with sweet coffee cake in a seasonal creamer made for an autumn-style cup of coffee. It comes in a 32-ounce bottle priced at around $4.79 and is available for a limited time. SOURCE
➤ Kellogg’s Brings Maple Cinnamon Frosted Flakes to the U.S. — The limited-edition cereal mixes maple and cinnamon with the familiar frosted coating. After first launching in Canada, the seasonal flavor is now showing up in U.S. stores, including family-size 21.1-ounce boxes priced at around $5.29 at Target. SOURCE
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🌘That’s A Wrap!
JEST For Fun (click joke to reveal answer)
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