LSAAS = SALSA
EDURD = UDDER
NRETSY = SENTRY
PLDUHE = UPHELD
CARTOON ANSWER:
EVEN WITHOUT A TUXEDO, THE PORCUPINE WAS – – –
SAS DDR SERY PHEL = SHARPLY DRESSED
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🦔 SUIT YOURSELF!
Today’s cartoon takes us to a formal gathering where the guests are dressed to the nines, except for a porcupine who seems to have his own ideas about the dress code. Sporting nothing but a bow tie and his birthday suit of quills, he mingles with the crowd and catches the attention of a nearby couple. The husband doesn’t seem too impressed with his choice of attire, but his wife thinks the little fellow looks perfectly dapper just the way he is. This prickly partygoer certainly knows how to make a point without ever putting on a jacket.
🧩 CLUE WORD BREAKDOWN
LSAAS = SALSA
Needed an extra look.
Last used: 02/28/2024 as AASLS
EDURD = UDDER
No problem.
Last used: 05/04/2024 as DURED
NRETSY = SENTRY
My pick for hardest.
Last used: 06/13/2025 as RESNTY
PLDUHE = UPHELD
Took a moment, but no trouble.
Last used: 10/01/2023 as DULEHP
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➤ THE FASHION POLICE
The gentleman wears a tuxedo with a bow tie, leaning toward his wife to offer a quiet observation about the porcupine’s unusual choice of formalwear. She wears an elegant sleeveless gown, hoop earrings, a pendant necklace, and several bangles on her left wrist. Holding a cocktail in her right hand, she offers a more approving assessment of the little fellow’s appearance.
➤ DRESS TO QUILL
The porcupine wears nothing but an oversized bow tie, with his quills extending in every direction. He holds a martini glass with an olive in his right hand, his pinky extended as he stands among the formally dressed guests.
➤ A CLASS ACT
Another couple stands in the background, both dressed in evening attire and holding drinks. Decorative classical columns frame the scene, giving the gathering the appearance of an elegant reception hall.
🧠 FINAL SOLVE
The final answer was a 14-letter anagram that solved into a 7 + 7 layout. Our second-to-last puzzle of the workweek rolled right off the tongue for an instant solve. One look at the cartoon, with everyone dressed to the nines except for our bow-tied porcupine, made SHARPLY DRESSED seem like the perfect fit. With all four clue words solved, the available letters confirmed my suspicions to button this one up without a single alteration.
If today’s puzzle slowed you down, our nudges were the woman’s approving opinion of the porcupine’s appearance, suggesting he was SHARPLY DRESSED, while his attire of nothing but a bow tie and exposed quills made him quite literally SHARPLY DRESSED.
🦔 Click-To-Reveal Facts*: About Porcupines
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➤ National Donut Day — A second helping of donut appreciation arrives in November, giving everyone another excuse to enjoy a glazed, powdered, or jelly-filled favorite. Whether you prefer yours with coffee or as an afternoon treat, today is a sweet reminder that one donut holiday a year just isn’t enough. SOURCE
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Arby’s is serving up a taste of Thanksgiving with the return of its Deep Fried Turkey sandwiches. The Turkey Gobbler comes piled with thick-sliced turkey, crispy onions, Swiss cheese, stuffing, cranberry spread, and mayonnaise on a toasted sub bun. The Turkey Club pairs the same deep fried turkey with crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise. Both sandwiches are available now at participating Arby’s restaurants nationwide for a limited time.
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👀 WORD YOU LOOK AT THAT
(Click word to reveal its origin)
🥂 TUXEDO
Meaning: A formal evening suit traditionally worn for weddings, galas, and other special occasions.
So, where did it come from?
Believe it or not, the tuxedo gets its name from Tuxedo Park, New York! Founded in 1886, this exclusive community in the Ramapo Mountains became a fashionable retreat for some of America’s wealthiest families. Its grand estates, private social club, and elegant gatherings attracted prominent members of New York society. That same year, shorter dinner jackets began making an appearance at the Tuxedo Club, offering a fashionable alternative to traditional long tailed evening coats. The new style eventually became associated with the community, and the name stuck! More than a century later, Tuxedo Park remains a historic village, while its famous namesake continues to be a symbol of dressing to impress.
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