Jumble Answers for 10/17/2026

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TYLAL = TALLY

LPIUP = PUPIL

BLEHSU = BUSHEL

GENGTU = NUGGET

CARTOON ANSWER:

KING KONG TRIED OUT FOR THE YANKEES, BUT WAS TOO LARGE FOR THE – – –

AL UI BSE GGE = BIG LEAGUES

BIG LEAGUES

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🦍 A GIANT DISAPPOINTMENT

Today’s cartoon takes us inside a baseball stadium, where a coach has the unenviable task of cutting a player from the team. We see our oversized hopeful standing in his pinstripe uniform, glove in hand, trying to plead his case. The problem has nothing to do with his baseball skills. Kong is simply too enormous for the team’s accommodations, although he seems perfectly willing to make whatever adjustments are necessary to fit in. Unfortunately, when you’re built like a skyscraper, even professional teams have a limit on how large a player can be.

🧩 CLUE WORD BREAKDOWN

TYLAL = TALLY

No trouble.

Last used: 02/27/2025 as YLATL

LPIUP = PUPIL

Needed an extra glance.

Last used: 12/26/2024 as PLUIP

BLEHSU = BUSHEL

Would have been my pick for hardest had I not recognized it from before.

Last used: 08/21/2024 as SBULEH

GENGTU = NUGGET

My pick for hardest. It just wouldn’t come into view.

Last used: 08/01/2024 as GENGTU

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➤ THE TOUGHEST CALL

The coach looks tiny standing beside Kong on the field. He’s dressed in a Yankees pinstripe uniform and cap, with wristbands on both wrists and a thick mustache. He points his thumb away, giving Kong the signal that he’s been cut from the team.

➤ A KING SIZED ROOKIE

Kong towers over everyone in his enormous Yankees jersey, with the NY logo on his left chest, a baseball glove on one hand, and a tiny Yankees cap perched on his head. At his feet lies a massive wooden bat that looks as though it was carved from an entire tree trunk, complete with a little branch sticking out.

➤ THE NERVOUS ONLOOKER

Another member of the team stands in the dugout, holding a baseball in his right hand, watching the conversation with a worried expression, unsure how Kong will take the news. Behind them, the dugout sits beneath rows of stadium seating, with the grandstand stretching across the upper part of the cartoon.

🧠 Final Solve

The final answer was a 10-letter anagram that solved into a 3 + 7 layout. Our first puzzle of the weekend wasn’t quite a home run, but it turned into one before the final inning was over. Looking at the cartoon, the enormous size difference between Kong and the coach suggested that Kong’s size would play a part in the solution, but I couldn’t quite connect the dots, so I let that pitch go by. With only a little hesitation on the clue words, LEAGUE was the first to step up to the plate. BIG batted second, followed by the S tacked onto LEAGUE to clinch the victory! If today’s puzzle slowed you down, our nudges were Kong trying out for the Yankees, putting him in contention for the BIG LEAGUES, while his enormous size supplied the BIG wordplay.

🦍 Click-To-Reveal Facts*: About King Kong

➤ How much did the original King Kong cost to make?
The 1933 film had a production budget of approximately $672,000, an enormous investment during the Great Depression.
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➤ Where was the original King Kong filmed?
The film was made primarily at RKO Studios in Hollywood, with jungle scenes filmed on studio sets and locations around Southern California rather than on a tropical island.
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➤ How big was the actual King Kong model used for filming?
The main stop motion model stood just 18 inches tall. It had a metal skeleton, flexible rubber muscles, and rabbit fur. A 24-inch model was also used for New York scenes.
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➤ How much did the original King Kong earn in its opening weekend?
The movie earned approximately $90,000 during its opening weekend in 1933, setting an opening weekend record at the time.
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💬 SAY WHAT?

“Limits, like fears, are often just an illusion.” — Michael Jordan

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🗳️ GET A CLUE*
(ABOUT EACH OTHER!)

Solving the puzzle might be the main event, but connecting with one another is just as fun. Here’s a quick poll to share your perspective and see where you land among your fellow players.

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🎉 NATIONAL HOLIDAYS* – OCTOBER 17

➤ National Pasta Day — From spaghetti and ravioli to penne and lasagna, today celebrates one of the world’s favorite comfort foods. Whether served with a rich tomato sauce, creamy Alfredo, or simply butter and cheese, there’s a pasta dish for just about everyone. SOURCE

➤ National Whole Hog Barbecue Day — Celebrated on the third Saturday in October, this day honors the Southern tradition of slowly cooking an entire hog over wood or coals. It’s a time honored barbecue method that brings together pitmasters, families, and communities. SOURCE

➤ National Mulligan Day — Everyone deserves a second chance! Borrowed from golf, a mulligan is a chance to take another shot after a disappointing first attempt. Today is a reminder that an occasional do over can make all the difference. SOURCE

➤ National Sweetest Day — Observed on the third Saturday in October, Sweetest Day encourages small gestures of kindness and affection. A thoughtful note, a favorite treat, or a little unexpected generosity can brighten someone’s day. SOURCE

➤ National Edge Day — First celebrated in 1999, this observance recognizes the straight edge movement, whose followers choose to avoid alcohol, tobacco, and recreational drugs. The day reflects a commitment to personal discipline and a substance free lifestyle. SOURCE

➤ Black Poetry Day — Held on the birthday of Jupiter Hammon, born in 1711 and recognized as one of America’s earliest published Black poets, this day celebrates the creativity, history, and lasting influence of Black poets and their contributions to literature. SOURCE

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🥄 VIRAL RECIPE

Black Bottom Pie

This rich, creamy dessert combines a chocolate cookie crust with layers of silky chocolate and vanilla pudding, finished with a fluffy whipped cream topping. Every slice delivers a delicious contrast of chocolate and cream, making it a tempting choice for holidays, family gatherings, or whenever you’re craving an old fashioned favorite.

🛒 Daily Drops*

➤ Chick-fil-A’s New Spicy Chick-fil-A Sauce — Chick-fil-A is introducing its first new dipping sauce in ten years. Spicy Chick-fil-A Sauce combines the original sauce’s smoky, tangy, slightly sweet flavor with a blend of spicy peppers. The permanent addition arrived nationwide on November 16th, with individual dipping cups and eight-ounce bottles available through restaurants. SOURCE

➤ Starbucks Pink Protein Drink and Pecan Sticky Bun Latte — Starbucks has added two limited-time beverages to its menu. The Pink Protein Drink combines the classic strawberry and coconut milk beverage with vanilla protein cold foam, delivering 15 grams of protein. The Pecan Sticky Bun Latte features espresso, brown sugar cream cold foam, caramel drizzle, cinnamon dolce sprinkles, and pecan crunch topping. Both are available in grande sizes at participating locations. SOURCE

➤ Ghirardelli Dubai Style Chocolate Squares — Ghirardelli has introduced a new version of its signature chocolate squares inspired by Dubai chocolate. The Dubai Style Chocolate Squares feature milk chocolate filled with pistachio cream and crunchy kataifi pastry. Unlike the company’s traditional thin squares, these chocolates have a thicker, cube-like shape to accommodate the generous filling and are rolling out nationwide. SOURCE

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🌒 That’s A Wrap!

👀 WORD YOU LOOK AT THAT!

(Click phrase to reveal its origin)

CURVEBALL

Meaning: An unexpected surprise, complication, or challenge that catches someone off guard.

So, where did it come from?
The curveball has been fooling baseball batters since the 1800s, and its beginnings involve an unlikely inspiration: clam shells! Pitcher Candy Cummings claimed he got the idea as a teenager while tossing clam shells at a Brooklyn beach and watching them curve through the air. Fascinated by their unusual flight, he began experimenting with the way he gripped and released a baseball, hoping to make it change direction before reaching home plate.

For four years, Cummings practiced different grips and wrist movements, determined to perfect his unusual pitch. His breakthrough reportedly came in 1867 during a game against Harvard, when batters swung at balls that suddenly curved beyond their bats.

Although Cummings had finally mastered the secret of making a baseball curve, his historic afternoon didn’t end with a victory. On October 7, 1867, Harvard defeated his Brooklyn Excelsiors 18 to 6 at Jarvis Field in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Cummings admitted he still couldn’t make the ball curve whenever he wanted, but he had discovered something that would forever change baseball.

Other pitchers eventually learned the technique, although several would later dispute who invented it first. Cummings received baseball’s highest recognition when he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1939. What began with a handful of clam shells had helped change the game forever!

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📅 WAIT FOR IT…

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