ODBOR = BROOD
EZIPR = PRIZE
ERYLFE = FREELY
LBKUCE = BUCKLE
CARTOON ANSWER:
HIS HIGH CREDIT CARD BILL WAS A – – –
D Z EY U = “DUE – ZY”
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💳 SWIPE HYPE
Today’s cartoon brings us into a home where Mom and Dad have discovered quite a surprise. They’ve gotten a look at their son’s credit card bill, and neither seems too happy about what they’ve found. Mom can’t believe how much he’s charged, while Dad wants to know how he plans to pay it all back. Their son, sitting comfortably with his headphones on and a game controller in his hands, has a plan of his own, but something tells me his parents aren’t buying it. Once he realizes how credit cards work, that bill is going to be one heck of a surprise.
🧩 CLUE WORD BREAKDOWN
ODBOR = BROOD
Took a moment to sort through.
Last used: 07/26/2025 as RDOBO
EZIPR = PRIZE
Instantly visible.
Last used: 12/30/2023 as ZIPER
ERYLFE = FREELY
My pick for hardest.
Last used: 05/11/2025 as LEFEYR
LBKUCE = BUCKLE
An extra glance did the trick.
Last used: 02/20/2024 as LCUEBK
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➤ A BILL TO REMEMBER
Mom looks shocked as she points to the $1,250 credit card bill, while Dad, looking equally concerned, wants to know how their son plans to settle up.
➤ CASH BACKWARDS
Their son sits in a gaming chair in front of a screen, wearing headphones, a fast-food uniform shirt with a burger logo and name tag, and a smartwatch. With messy hair, a thin mustache, and a game controller in hand, he figures the 2% cash back from his purchases will help pay off the bill.
🧠 FINAL SOLVE
The final answer was a 5-letter anagram that solved into a “3 – 2” layout. With only five letters, our Monday solve was summed up in a flash! Noticing the quotation marks and the unusual layout, I didn’t even attempt a guess and headed straight for the clue words. Once those were tallied, DUE was obvious, and the ZY ending brought this one to a close.
If today’s puzzle slowed you down, our nudges were the sight of the whopping credit card bill suggesting it was a real DOOZY, while the son’s plan for paying it back when the bill became DUE gave us the wordplay.
💳 Click-To-Reveal Facts*: About Credit Cards
➤ What is the average credit card interest rate in 2026?
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➤ How much credit card debt do Americans owe altogether?
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➤ National Mincemeat Day — Celebrate the traditional pie filling made with dried fruits, spices, and sometimes spirits, a holiday favorite with roots stretching back centuries. SOURCE
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🥄 VIRAL RECIPE
Inspired by traditional Pennsylvania Dutch shoofly pie, these cupcakes bring the rich flavor of molasses and sweet crumb topping into individual treats. They’re a fun twist on an old-fashioned dessert that’s been enjoyed for generations.
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➤ Jimmy John’s Picklewich Returns — Jimmy John’s is bringing back its Picklewich on October 26, replacing traditional sandwich bread with hollowed-out kosher dill pickles. Six varieties will be available, including Turkey, Vito, Ham, Roast Beef, Tuna, and Veggie, along with returning pickle-flavored chips. Beginning October 27, the Triple Pickle meal will also include one of five collectible Pickle Pals plush keychains packaged as a surprise. SOURCE
➤ Denny’s Triple Play Giveaway — Denny’s has announced a baseball-themed promotion tied to the championship series running October 23 through 31. If either team turns a triple play, Denny’s Rewards members will receive a complimentary Triple Play Combo on November 3. Members who redeem the meal will also be entered into a sweepstakes for a chance to win free Denny’s meals for 50 years. New members must enroll by November 1 to qualify. SOURCE
➤ Chipotle’s Halloween Boorito Returns — Chipotle is bringing back its annual Boorito promotion on October 31. Rewards members who visit participating restaurants in costume after 3 p.m. can receive a special Halloween entrée offer, with additional toppings excluded. On November 1, Chipotle will also offer free delivery on qualifying orders placed through its website or app. SOURCE
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🌔 That’s A Wrap!
👀 WORD YOU LOOK AT THAT
(Click phrase to reveal its origin)
BANKRUPT
Meaning: Unable to pay one’s debts, especially when legally declared bankrupt.
So, where did it come from?
The word “bankrupt” traces back to the Italian phrase banca rotta, meaning “broken bench.” In medieval Italy, money changers conducted business at benches or tables in marketplaces. According to a traditional explanation, when a money changer failed financially, his bench was broken to symbolize that he could no longer conduct business. While historians debate whether this actually happened, the expression survived and eventually gave us the English word “bankrupt.” Talk about a financial breakdown!
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