DNAICD = CANDID
EOUGTN = TONGUE
ATMAHS = ASTHMA
PTYHRO = TROPHY
UTRGIA = GUITAR
UXNFIL = INFLUX
CARTOON ANSWER:
THE COMPANY KNOWN FOR INSTALLING THE BEST NEW LAWNS WAS – – –
AD OGE SH RHY IT FL =
WELCOME BACK,
PUZZLE FANS!
🌱 A Lawn Time Coming
Today’s cartoon takes us outside a home, where a crew is hard at work rolling out a new lawn for a pair of happy homeowners. As the job nears completion, the couple is clearly pleased with how everything has turned out. They thank the foreman for fitting them in, and he assures them that even though his team stays busy, they always aim to please. With a confident crew and results already turning heads, it’s not hard to see why getting on their schedule takes a little patience.
🧩 CLUE WORD BREAKDOWN
DNAICD = CANDID
Needed an extra glance or two.
Last used: 07/27/2025 as DNAICD
EOUGTN = TONGUE
Came after a moment.
Last used: 05/15/2024 as GTNEUO
ATMAHS = ASTHMA
Solved easier than it probably should have.
Last used: 10/15/2025 as HSAMAT
PTYHRO = TROPHY
Caused a slight delay.
Last used: 08/25/2025 as PRYOTH
UITRGIA = GUITAR
My pick for hardest.
Last used: 05/02/2025 as UGATRI
UXNFIL = INFLUX
Instantly visible.
Last used: 08/03/2025 as NUIFXL
🔎 Jumble Jeff’s Jems
➤ HAPPY HOMEOWNERS
The woman wears her hair in a ponytail and is dressed in a short-sleeve shirt and pants. Beside her, the man has short curly hair, glasses, a short-sleeve shirt, and pants with cuffed hems at the ankles. Both appear pleased with the new lawn, while a small dog stands near the doorway with its tail wagging.
➤ THE SOD FATHER
The foreman wears a broad-brimmed hat, a goatee, a dark T-shirt with a smiley face on it, work gloves, and pants. He stands facing the couple and is explaining the delay.
➤ ROLL MODELS
In the yard, two crew members are working from the ground, rolling out sod with motion lines showing the work in progress. Another worker is at a flatbed gathering more rolls from a stacked load. The front lawn shows pieces already fitted into place, while trees frame the background.
🧠 FINAL SOLVE
The final answer was a 14-letter anagram that solved into a 6 + “3” + 5 layout. What a TURF one this one turned out to be. After a lighter week of solves, our weekend finisher more than made up for it. To get things rolling, it was apparent from the cartoon and dialogue that grass would somehow be involved. With no guesses coming to mind, I figured it best to let the clue letters do the heavy lifting. Speaking of the clue words, they weren’t about to roll over for anyone and really stood their ground. I’d hedge a bet they were the toughest ones we’ve had so far this year for a Sunday. But with the task complete, the D and O up front with the S nearby gave me SOD for the grass term. After thinking about the foreman’s dialogue and the idea that his company was worth the wait, HIGHLY “SOD” AFTER popped into my mind to put this one to bed. If today’s puzzle slowed you down, our biggest nudges were the action lines around the rolls of SOD, along with the foreman’s dialogue indicating the company was worth waiting for, with “SOD” replacing SOUGHT for the wordplay portion of the familiar phrase.
🌱 CLICK-TO-REVEAL FACTS*: ABOUT SOD
➤ How much grass lawn is there in the United States?
➤ How much cooler can a lawn be on a hot summer day?
SOURCE
➤ How much of a grass plant’s weight can be underground?
➤ Who uses the most sod?
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*For entertainment purposes only. Consult reliable sources for critical use.
🎉 NATIONAL HOLIDAYS* – AUGUST 16
➤ National Bratwurst Day — A day to fire up the grill and enjoy the classic German-style sausage that has become a summertime favorite across the United States. SOURCE
➤ National Rum Day — Today celebrates the sugarcane-based spirit used in everything from classic cocktails to tropical drinks and desserts. SOURCE
➤ National Tell A Joke Day — A fitting excuse to share a favorite one-liner, groaner, or corny joke and give somebody a reason to laugh. SOURCE
➤ National Airborne Day — This observance recognizes the history, service, and contributions of America’s airborne forces. SOURCE
➤ National Roller Coaster Day — A celebration of the towering drops, sharp turns, loops, and high-speed thrills that have made roller coasters amusement-park favorites for generations. SOURCE
*For entertainment purposes only. Consult reliable sources for critical use.
🥄 VIRAL RECIPE
This no-bake dessert combines a crunchy Oreo crust with a creamy banana filling for an easy pie that never needs the oven. It is chilled until set, then finished with whipped topping for a cool, simple dessert that works especially well during warm weather.
🛒 DAILY DROPS*
➤ McDonald’s Caramel Apple Pie McCafé Drinks — Beginning August 17, McDonald’s is launching four new Caramel Apple Pie beverages nationwide: a hot latte, iced latte, iced coffee, and frappe. Each uses caramel apple syrup and is topped with salted caramel whipped cream and an apple pie crumble topping. SOURCE
➤ Keebler Chips Deluxe Crunch Cookies — Keebler has added a new Chips Deluxe Crunch cookie made from a chocolate chip cookie dipped in milk chocolate and covered with the crispy rice pieces associated with Crunch bars. The cookies are currently available at Walmart and are expected to reach additional major grocery stores in the coming months. SOURCE
➤ Planters Maple Brown Sugar Almonds — Planters has introduced Maple Brown Sugar Almonds for fall 2026, combining roasted almonds with maple and brown sugar flavors and a sweet, crunchy coating. The new flavor comes in a 15.25-ounce container and is rolling out more broadly to retailers in mid-August. SOURCE
*Prices and participation may vary. Retailers may alter or end promotions without notice. For entertainment purposes only.
🌒That’s A Wrap!
JEST For Fun
(Click joke to reveal answer)➤ How do you know how long to mow your lawn for?
➤ How does a lawn keep in shape?
➤ Why will a field of grass be older than you?
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