OITDI = IDIOT
FNISF = SNIFF
IDQILU = LIQUID
DNOAGR = DRAGON
CARTOON ANSWER:
HE HAD THE SMALL DENT IN HIS WIFE’S CAR REPAIRED TO KEEP HER FROM – – –
DIT NF UID GON =
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🚗 Smooth Operator
Today’s cartoon takes us to an auto body shop, where a worried husband is hoping to erase a small problem before his wife gets home. With a dent in the driver’s-side door and very little time to spare, he asks the technician if the car can be made to look like new again in just two days. The technician seems confident he can smooth everything over, which is exactly the answer his customer was desperate to hear. If the fix is as clean as promised, this little mishap may stay under wraps for good.
🧩 CLUE WORD BREAKDOWN
OITDI = IDIOT
Took an extra glance. All I kept seeing was DITTO.
Last used: 03/05/2021 as ITODI
FNISF = SNIFF
Instantly visible.
Last used: 08/20/2025 as NFSIF
IDQILU = LIQUID
No trouble at all. That Q is impossible to hide.
Last used: 02/18/2025 as DIUQIL
DNOAGR = DRAGON
My pick for hardest.
Last used: 12/05/2024 as GORADN
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➤ DENT PANIC
The husband has a clean-cut look, with his hair neatly combed from left to right. He wears square-framed glasses, a plain T-shirt, and plaid pants. He is hunched over beside the car door, looking uneasy as he asks if the repair can be done in time.
➤ FRANKLY SPEAKING
The technician, Frank, as identified by his oval name tag on his left chest, has combed-back hair and long sideburns. He is wearing a collared work shirt with the sleeves rolled up, along with pants, and a rag tucked into his left pocket. He stands beside the damaged spot, assuring the customer the dent can be fixed.
➤ DOOR NUMBER OOPS
In the background, the car is parked in front of a service bay. The visible damage is a ding in the driver’s-side door. It appears to be more of a two-door coupe than a four-door sedan, as Frank is blocking the area where a rear door would be.
🚘 CLICK-TO-REVEAL FACTS*: ABOUT 2026 CAR SALES
➤ How many new vehicles are expected to be sold in the U.S. in 2026?
➤ What is the average price of a new car in 2026?
➤ What is the average monthly payment on a new car loan?
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➤ How much are buyers financing on a new vehicle?
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➤ How many buyers are stretching their car loans to 7 years or longer?
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🎉 NATIONAL HOLIDAYS* – AUGUST 15
➤ National Lemon Meringue Pie Day — A day to enjoy the classic dessert made with a bright lemon filling topped by a fluffy layer of meringue. SOURCE
➤ National Relaxation Day — Today is all about slowing things down, taking a break from the usual routine, and making a little time to unwind. SOURCE
➤ National Leathercraft Day — A celebration of the skill and creativity involved in turning leather into useful and decorative handmade goods. SOURCE
➤ National Homesteaders Day — A day recognizing the self-reliant spirit of homesteading and the people who grow, build, preserve, and produce more of what they need at home. SOURCE
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🥄 VIRAL RECIPE
Crock Pot Pumpkin Chocolate Lava Cake
This slow-cooker dessert combines pumpkin and warm fall flavors with rich chocolate for an easy lava-style cake that practically makes itself. Everything cooks together in the Crock Pot, creating a soft cake on top with a warm, gooey chocolate layer underneath.
🛒 DAILY DROPS*
➤ Arby’s Steak Nuggets — Steak Nuggets return August 24 with an improved cut and a new Horsey Ranch sauce. They will be available in 5-count and 9-count orders, plus a 20-count party pack with two large fries. Arby’s is also adding a new Steak Nugget Potato Bowl, which combines the seasoned steak pieces with crispy potatoes and melted cheese. SOURCE
➤ Jif Gets Its First Major Design Update in More Than 30 Years — Jif is refreshing its packaging with the return of its tri-color banner and cleaner lettering without the previous drop-shadow design. The company is also introducing a new squeezable peanut butter package, while Jif To Go will be renamed Jif Dippers. SOURCE
➤ IHOP Pumpkin Menu — Beginning August 24, Pumpkin Spice Pancakes return to IHOP alongside two additions: Pumpkin Cheesecake Pancake Tacos and a Pumpkin Spice Milkshake. The pancake tacos combine pumpkin-spice flavor and cheesecake inside folded pancakes, while the milkshake brings the seasonal flavor to the drink menu. SOURCE
➤ Chick-fil-A Chicken & Waffles and S’mores Menu — Beginning August 24, Chick-fil-A will offer its new Chicken & Waffles Sandwich nationwide in breakfast and entrée sizes. It combines a chicken fillet, applewood-smoked bacon, honey butter spread, and two maple-flavored waffles. The fall menu also adds a S’mores Milkshake and S’mores Frosted Coffee. All four items arrive August 24 for a limited time or while supplies last. SOURCE
*Prices and participation may vary. Retailers may alter or end promotions without notice. For entertainment purposes only.
🌒That’s A Wrap!
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