Jumble Answers for 10/21/2026

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EIRGP = GRIPE

IBSCA = BASIC

AYRWLE = LAWYER

OSYLGS = GLOSSY

CARTOON ANSWER:

FOR JAMES BOND, STEALING THE PLANS FOR THE SECRET WEAPON WAS – – –

PE AS AY SSY = EASY AS “SPY”

EASY
AS “SPY”

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🕵️ FOR YOUR PIES ONLY

Today’s cartoon brings us to a lunch meeting between Agent 007 and his superior at MI6. The two are discussing the particulars of a recently completed mission involving plans for a secret weapon. Bond explains how he managed to pull off the assignment by using an unusual disguise and a bit of deception. His superior is clearly impressed by his agent’s ingenuity and congratulates him on a job well done. While such an assignment might prove difficult for most, for a seasoned secret agent like 007, it was hardly a recipe for trouble.

🧩 CLUE WORD BREAKDOWN

EIRGP = GRIPE

No trouble.

Last used: 06/25/2025 as PREIG

IBSCA = BASIC

Came quickly.

Last used: 11/06/2023 as SBACI

AYRWLE = LAWYER

My pick for hardest.

Last used: 07/07/2024 as WEALRY

OSYLGS = GLOSSY

Instant.

Last used: 01/15/2025 as SLOYSG

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➤ LICENSED TO LUNCH

Agent 007 sits on the left with his hair slicked back, wearing a dark suit and tie. He holds a fork in his left hand with a carrot stuck on the end. He’s explaining how he carried out his latest mission by disguising himself as a chef and concealing the plans inside a carrot.

➤ THE MAN WHO PICKS UP THE TAB

Across from Bond sits his superior, also dressed in a suit, with neatly combed hair and a striped tie. He holds a cup of coffee in his left hand as he congratulates his agent on a job well done and offers to pick up the tab.

➤ PIE ANOTHER DAY

A chicken pot pie sits between the two men, with a slice removed. Behind them, a woman in a food service uniform stands at the counter, with more pies visible in the display case. And, of course, no James Bond lunch would be complete without his signature martini sitting within easy reach.

🧠 Final Solve

The final answer was a 9-letter anagram that solved into a 4 + 2 + “3” layout. This one seemed easy TUMMY! Reading the cartoon sentence and noticing the pie in the middle of the table immediately had me thinking of the familiar expression EASY AS PIE. With the final word of the solution in quotes, I knew I’d have a little more to chew on, but nothing too difficult to swallow. After thinking about it for a moment, with James Bond being one of the most famous spies in fiction, it wasn’t hard to swap PIE for “SPY” to bring this caper to a close.

If today’s puzzle slowed you down, our nudges were Bond’s description of how easily he completed his mission, giving us the familiar phrase EASY AS PIE, with the cartoon’s secret agent theme providing “SPY” for the wordplay finish.

🕵️ Click-To-Reveal Facts*: About James Bond 007

➤ Who created James Bond?
British author Ian Fleming created James Bond, introducing Agent 007 in his first spy novel, Casino Royale, published in 1953.
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➤ Who was the first actor to play James Bond in a movie?
Sean Connery first brought Bond to movie theaters in Dr. No (1962), the first film in the official 007 series. Interestingly, Barry Nelson had portrayed Bond earlier in a 1954 television adaptation of Casino Royale.
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➤ Was James Bond named after a real person?
Yes! Fleming borrowed the name from American ornithologist James Bond, author of Birds of the West Indies. Fleming was familiar with the book while living in Jamaica.
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➤ How many actors have played James Bond in the official film series?
Six: Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig. The official film series began with Dr. No in 1962.
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💬 SAY WHAT?

“Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.” — Albert Einstein

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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 21

➤ National Apple Day — Celebrate one of fall’s favorite fruits, whether you’re enjoying a crisp apple straight from the orchard or baking it into a homemade pie. SOURCE

➤ National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day — A delicious combination of creamy cheesecake and spiced pumpkin makes this autumn dessert worthy of its own celebration. SOURCE

➤ National Witch Hazel Day — Recognize the flowering shrub whose bark and leaves have long been used to make witch hazel extracts found in skin care products. SOURCE

➤ Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day — Recognize the organizations that support neighborhood businesses, encourage economic growth, and help local communities thrive. SOURCE

➤ National Reptile Awareness Day — Give snakes, turtles, lizards, and other reptiles some appreciation while learning about their important roles in nature. SOURCE

➤ BRA Day USA — Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day encourages education about reconstruction options and informed decisions following breast cancer surgery. SOURCE

➤ Hagfish Day — Meet one of the ocean’s strangest creatures, famous for producing remarkable amounts of slime as a defense against predators. SOURCE

➤ Back to the Future Day — Celebrate the beloved movie trilogy and the date Marty McFly and Doc Brown traveled to in Back to the Future Part II: October 21, 2015. SOURCE

➤ Medical Assistants Recognition Day — Thank the medical assistants who help keep clinics and doctors’ offices running smoothly while supporting patients and health care teams. SOURCE

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🥄 VIRAL RECIPE

Cheater Apple Pie

Looking for a shortcut to homemade apple pie? This Cheater Apple Pie offers an easier way to enjoy a classic fall dessert without all the usual preparation. It’s a convenient choice when you’re craving warm apple pie but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.

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🛍️ DAILY DROPS

➤ Lay’s Holiday Potato Chips — Lay’s is bringing Thanksgiving dinner to the snack aisle with Cheddar Scalloped-Style Potatoes and Roasted Holiday Turkey chips arriving in late October. Maple Bacon follows November 8, while Wavy Milk Chocolate and Wavy Dubai-Style Dark Chocolate chips are scheduled for late November. SOURCE

➤ Ritz Gluten Free Crackers — Ritz has introduced a gluten-free version of its Original crackers, designed to deliver the same buttery, flaky crunch as the classic. The new crackers began arriving at Walmart and Albertsons on October 19, with a nationwide rollout planned for February 2027. SOURCE

➤ Krispy Kreme Taz Chocolate Tornado Dozen — Krispy Kreme is bringing back its Chocolate Original Glazed Doughnuts alongside a new Taz Chocolate Tornado Doughnut. Inspired by the Looney Tunes character, the new treat features chocolate glaze, green icing, crushed chocolate cookies, and colorful sprinkles. The specialty dozen is available October 20 through 22. SOURCE

➤ Pepsi Vanilla & Cream — Pepsi has launched two limited-time holiday colas: Pepsi Vanilla & Cream and Pepsi Zero Sugar Vanilla & Cream. Both blend classic Pepsi cola with vanilla and cream flavors and are available nationwide in 12-pack cans and 20-ounce bottles while supplies last. SOURCE

🌓 That’s A Wrap!

👀 WORD YOU LOOK AT THAT

(Click word to reveal its origin)

RESTAURANT

Meaning: An establishment where meals are prepared and served to customers.

So, where did it come from?
Believe it or not, a restaurant wasn’t originally a place to sit down and order dinner. In 18th-century France, the word referred to a rich, nourishing broth believed to restore strength to people who were tired, weak, or recovering from illness. It came from the French verb restaurer, meaning to restore or refresh.

In 1765, a Parisian named Boulanger was said to have opened an establishment selling these restorative broths. Although the details of his story are disputed, specialized dining establishments serving such broths became increasingly popular in Paris. Unlike traditional inns and taverns, they offered customers greater freedom to choose what they wanted to eat.

By the late 1700s, the meaning had shifted from the restorative food itself to the establishments serving it. The French Revolution helped accelerate the growth of Parisian restaurants, and the word eventually spread into English. What began as a name for something intended to restore your strength became the familiar name for a place where people gather to enjoy a meal.

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