WSAHL = SHAWL
OSMEO = MOOSE
CFHNIL = FLINCH
DTSUAJ = ADJUST
CARTOON ANSWER:
TO FIND OUT IF THE KIDS LIKED HIS ACT, THE SHADOW PUPPETEER ASKED FOR – – –
HAW OOS FNH ADS =
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🐰 GLOW WITH THE FLOW
Today’s cartoon takes us into a dark room where a shadow puppeteer is entertaining a group of kids with a bunny projected onto the wall. As Mr. Bunny asks who is having fun, one excited little boy immediately calls out that he is. The rest of the children lift their hands into the light, delighted to see their own shadows appear on the screen. With the act clearly winning over the room and the young audience completely caught up in the moment, it doesn’t take long for the response to go up all at once.
🧩 CLUE WORD BREAKDOWN
WSAHL = SHAWL
My pick for hardest. A rare five-letter stumper. Superb scramble!
Last used: 09/22/2022 as SWLAH
OSMEO = MOOSE
Came quickly.
Last used: 01/01/2025 as MSOEO
CFHNIIL = FLINCH
Instantly visible.
Last used: 08/02/2025 as LNHIFC
DTSUAJ = ADJUST
No trouble at all.
Last used: 07/07/2025 as SUJDTA
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➤ RABBIT FROM THE HAT
The puppeteer has a mustache and is wearing a short-sleeved shirt and pants. With his left hand, he is holding up his index and middle fingers to make the bunny ears, while his right hand uses the thumb and middle finger to form the body and the index finger to make the legs. Motion lines appear around the rabbit’s ears and feet, both at his hands and in the shadow.
➤ ALL HANDS UP
There are four children seated on the floor, and they are clearly into the act. Their hands are raised toward the light, joining in on the fun as the shadows appear on the wall.
➤ IN THE SPOTLIGHT
The scene takes place in a darkened room. A projector sits on a stand at the left, casting a large, circular field of light onto the wall.
🧠 FINAL SOLVE
The final answer was a 12-letter anagram that solved into a 1 + 4 + 2 + 5 layout. For a Thursday solve, this one SHADOW been a bit harder. With the cartoon centered on shadow puppets, one read of the cartoon sentence and a look at the letter layout made A SHOW OF HANDS my first instinct. With the first clue word only slowing me down a HARE, I zipped through the rest and knew I was in luck when the last five letters nearly spelled HANDS. If today’s puzzle slowed you down, our biggest nudges were the kids raising their hands to answer Mr. Bunny’s question, along with the shadows of their hands appearing on the wall, giving us A SHOW OF HANDS.
👐 CLICK-TO-REVEAL FACTS*: ABOUT HAND SHADOWS
➤ What is the art of making pictures with hand shadows called?
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➤ Do shadow performers practice their fingers and hands?
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➤ How can you make a hand shadow larger or smaller?
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💬 SAY WHAT?
“A false friend and a shadow attend only while the sun shines.” — Benjamin Franklin
🎉 NATIONAL HOLIDAYS* – AUGUST 13
➤ National Filet Mignon Day — Celebrate the tender cut of beef that has long been a favorite on steakhouse menus and special-occasion dinner tables. SOURCE
➤ National Prosecco Day — Raise a glass to the sparkling Italian wine enjoyed on its own or as part of many popular cocktails and celebrations. SOURCE
*For entertainment purposes only. Consult reliable sources for critical use.
🥄 VIRAL RECIPE
2-Ingredient Apple Cinnamon Roll Bake
This easy dessert combines cinnamon rolls and apple pie filling for a warm, gooey bake with sweet apples tucked between soft bites of cinnamon roll. With only two ingredients and very little prep, it’s an especially simple treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
🛒 DAILY DROPS*
➤ Domino’s Domino-Shaped Pizza — Domino’s is launching a new personal pizza made from two square slices arranged like a domino tile. It starts with a Detroit-style buttery pan crust topped with Parmesan, sauce, up to three toppings, two layers of cheese, and garlic seasoning. The new Domino arrives August 31 and can also be included in the chain’s Mix and Match Deal with up to two toppings. SOURCE
➤ Land O’Lakes Pumpkin Pie Spice Butter Spread — The limited-edition fall favorite is back, combining cream, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves for a spread designed to taste like pumpkin pie. Fans use it on toast, pancakes, waffles, biscuits, and ginger snaps, and some shoppers even stock up and freeze extra tubs. It is expected to remain available through September while supplies last. SOURCE
➤ 7Up Lime-Lemon Recipe Change — For the first time in more than 15 years, 7Up is reformulating its core sodas to put lime before lemon. The updated lineup includes 7Up Regular, 7Up Zero Sugar, Cherry 7Up, and Cherry 7Up Zero Sugar, all with a more lime-forward profile and refreshed packaging. The new formula is rolling out nationwide in mid-August as stores work through existing inventory. SOURCE
➤ McDonald’s Mighty Hot Sauce — Reports say McDonald’s may bring back its Mighty Hot Sauce, which originally debuted in 2020, along with spicy chicken nuggets. The sauce blends flavors similar to Sriracha, sweet chili sauce, and buffalo sauce, with apricot, chili peppers, garlic, and vinegar. The rumored return is expected sometime in September, although McDonald’s has not yet officially confirmed the timing. SOURCE
➤ Red Robin Dinner Double Feature — Red Robin has introduced a limited-time $17.99 Dinner Double Feature that lets diners mix and match two half-portion entrées, coleslaw, a Bottomless Side, plus either a select appetizer or dessert. With choices including crispy chicken strips, fried shrimp, and Whiskey River BBQ ribs, the chain says there are 180 possible meal combinations. The deal is available for dine-in from 4 p.m. to close at participating restaurants. SOURCE
➤ Thomas’ Fall Bagels & English Muffins — Thomas’ is bringing back Pumpkin Spice Bagels & English Muffins made with real pumpkin and fall spices, along with Maple French Toast Bagels & English Muffins made with real maple syrup. Pumpkin Spice returns in August and is expected to stay through November, while Maple French Toast begins returning in October and is planned to remain available into April 2027. SOURCE
*Prices, availability, participation, and release dates may vary. Retailers and restaurants may alter or end promotions without notice. For entertainment purposes only.
🌑 That’s A Wrap!
JEST For Fun
(Click joke to reveal answer)➤ Why did the puppeteer think his business would make a fortune?
➤ What do you call a faceless sock puppet?
➤ What do sock puppets like to eat?
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