Jumble Answers for 10/22/2026

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NCWOR = CROWN

RPEGU = PURGE

ILEKFC = FICKLE

OPTRAS = PASTOR

CARTOON ANSWER:

TO LEARN AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE ABOUT THE ANDES, STUDENTS NEED TO STUDY A – – –

RON PGE FIC ASTO = RANGE OF TOPICS

RANGE
OFTOPICS

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Today’s cartoon takes us to a classroom where geography is on the agenda and South America is getting all the attention. The teacher has assigned a research project, and her students waste no time staking their claims. One will be digging into an ancient civilization, another is going wild over the wildlife, and the third has his eyes set on a famous mountaintop marvel. With the students ready to climb into their assignments, this lesson is shaping up to cover quite a bit of ground.

🧩 CLUE WORD BREAKDOWN

NCWOR = CROWN

Came quickly.

Last used: 03/28/2025 as WRNOC

RPEGU = PURGE

Effortless.

Last used: 10/07/2023 as GRUPE

ILEKFC = FICKLE

Needed an extra glance, but no trouble.

Last used: 02/12/2025 as CLFIEK

OPTRAS = PASTOR

My pick for hardest.

Last used: 07/23/2024 as OPRTAS

🔎 Jumble Jeff’s Jems

➤ THE HEAD OF THE CLASS

The teacher stands at the front of the room with her hair in a bun, a stud earring, a scarf around her neck, and a short-sleeved top. She gestures toward the students as she gives them their geography assignment.

➤ THREE’S A CLASS

Three students sit at their desks, ready with their choices. The girl on the left picks the Incas, the boy in the middle chooses animals, and the boy on the right takes Machu Picchu. A large map of South America is shown in front of them, with the Andes running along its western side.

🧠 FINAL SOLVE

The final answer was a 13-letter anagram that solved into a 5 + 2 + 6 layout. Thursday’s puzzle certainly gave us a mountain to climb, and this was by far the hardest one I’ve tackled so far this month. Looking at the cartoon and reading the sentence, I figured the answer would have something to do with South America and the Andes Mountains, but I couldn’t find any solid footing. Looking at the letter layout, OF seemed like the only option, and with those letters available from the solved clue words, I crossed them out. Even with those letters eliminated, I still wasn’t seeing a clear path to the answer.

Back to the cartoon I went, searching for clues. Re-reading the sentence, the specific mention of the Andes had me thinking that mountains might be part of the answer. With that in mind, I returned to the remaining letters, where RANGE finally came into view, leaving TOPICS to cap this one off.

If today’s puzzle slowed you down, our nudges were the students’ dialogue, with each choosing from a RANGE OF TOPICS to report on, as well as the visual of the shaded Andes Mountain RANGE on the map.

🏔️ Click-To-Reveal Facts*: About the Andes Mountains

➤ Just how long are the Andes Mountains?
The Andes stretch approximately 4,300 miles along the western edge of South America. That’s roughly the distance from New York City to Los Angeles and halfway back again, making them the longest continental mountain range on Earth.
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➤ How many countries do the Andes Mountains cross?
The Andes pass through seven countries: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. Few mountain ranges connect so many different landscapes and cultures.
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➤ Which familiar food originated in the Andes?
The humble potato was first domesticated in the Andean region thousands of years ago. Today, potatoes are grown around the world, but their agricultural story began in the mountains of South America.
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“Every now and then a man’s mind is stretched by a new idea or sensation, and never shrinks back to its former dimensions.” — Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.

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🎉 NATIONAL HOLIDAYS* – OCTOBER 22

➤ National Tavern-Style Pizza Day — Celebrate the thin, crispy, square-cut pizza that’s been a favorite in neighborhood taverns for generations. It’s a delicious reminder that great pizza doesn’t always come in triangles. SOURCE

➤ National Nut Day — A day to appreciate almonds, walnuts, pecans, and all the other crunchy favorites we enjoy by the handful or baked into our favorite treats. SOURCE

➤ National Make a Dog’s Day — Give your four-legged friend a little extra attention, a favorite treat, or a longer walk. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to brighten the day of a shelter dog. SOURCE

➤ National Color Day — From brilliant autumn leaves to colorful works of art, today celebrates the shades that brighten our surroundings and influence how we see the world. SOURCE

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🥄 VIRAL RECIPE

Gran’s Apple Cake

There’s something special about a homemade apple cake, especially one inspired by Grandma’s kitchen. Gran’s Apple Cake brings together the comforting flavors of apples and old-fashioned home baking for a dessert that feels right at home on an autumn table. Whether you’re serving it after Sunday dinner or enjoying a slice with your afternoon coffee, this is the kind of family-style treat that never goes out of fashion.

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🛒 DAILY DROPS*

➤ Tillamook’s 12 Days of Cheese Countdown Calendar — Tillamook is releasing a holiday countdown calendar filled with 12 surprise cheese selections, doubling the number offered last year. The assortment includes aged cheddars from its Maker’s Reserve collection and Farmers Collection Truffle White Cheddar, with a different cheese waiting behind each day’s surprise. SOURCE

➤ Popeyes Cajun-Style Turkey — Popeyes is bringing back its fully cooked Cajun-Style Turkey for Thanksgiving. Each bird is marinated and seasoned with Cajun spices, weighs approximately 11 to 13 pounds, and serves about 8 to 12 people with sides. After thawing, all that’s left is reheating and serving. Orders are open now, with restaurant pickups beginning October 23. SOURCE

➤ Lindt Lindor Shortbread Truffles — Lindt has introduced a limited-edition Shortbread Lindor Truffle for the fall season. The new variety features a milk chocolate shell with crispy shortbread pieces surrounding the brand’s signature smooth-melting milk chocolate center. Wrapped in purple foil, the truffles are available at participating retailers, Lindt boutiques, and online while supplies last. SOURCE

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🌓 That’s A Wrap!

👀 WORD YOU LOOK AT THAT!

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GEOGRAPHY

Meaning: Geography is the study of the Earth, including its mountains, oceans, landscapes, climates, and the people who inhabit it. It helps us understand how different places are connected and what makes each region unique.

So, where did it come from?
The word geography comes from the ancient Greek geōgraphia, meaning “description of the Earth.” It combines gē, meaning “Earth,” with graphein, meaning “to write or describe.” The Greek scholar Eratosthenes, who lived in the third century BC, is often credited with introducing the term.

But Eratosthenes did more than describe the world. More than 2,200 years ago, he used the angles of shadows cast by the midday sun in two Egyptian cities to calculate the Earth’s circumference. With little more than mathematics, observation, and a remarkable understanding of geometry, he arrived at an estimate surprisingly close to the measurement we use today.

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