LRTLO = TROLL
RFEGI = GRIEF
KHYCNU = CHUNKY
IRTFTH = THRIFT
CARTOON ANSWER:
FOR THE COUPLE, THE BUMPER-TO-BUMPER TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY WAS A – – –
RO F UN FT = TURNOFF
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🚗 JAM SESSION
Today’s cartoon puts us in the middle of a traffic jam where a couple finds themselves surrounded by cars and trucks with nowhere to go. The driver has clearly had enough of the bumper-to-bumper crawl, while his wife figures the backroads might offer some relief. Judging by the endless line of vehicles stretching ahead, neither one is eager to spend another minute staring at brake lights. With an exit coming up on their right, they may be just one mile away from putting this frustrating situation in their rearview mirror.
🧩 CLUE WORD BREAKDOWN
LRTLO = TROLL
No trouble.
Last used: 02/24/2025 as RLOLT
RFEGI = GRIEF
Took a moment to make sure the IE was correct.
Last used: 02/25/2025 as FIRGE
KHYCNU = CHUNKY
Instantly visible.
Last used: 02/25/2018 as KHNYCU
IRT FTH = THRIFT
My pick for hardest.
Last used: 04/07/2025 as FRIHTT
🧠 FINAL SOLVE
The final answer was a 7-letter anagram that solved into a single 7-letter word. Nothing about our Monday solve kept me idle. With only one word to work through, I figured I’d stay the course and let the letters lead the way. With none of the clue words putting up much resistance, the answer was instantly visible once all the letters were written out. If today’s solve slowed you down, our nudges were the dialogue about the bumper-to-bumper traffic being a real TURNOFF, while the exit sign offered a TURNOFF as a way around the mess.
🚗 Click-To-Reveal Facts*: About Traffic Congestion
➤ Which U.S. city had the worst traffic delays?
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➤ How many hours did the average American driver lose to traffic?
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➤ How much did traffic congestion cost American drivers?
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➤ Which city had the world’s highest congestion level?
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🎉 NATIONAL HOLIDAYS* – NOVEMBER 9
➤ National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day — Celebrate the crispy, juicy combination of fried chicken tucked between a soft bun, often topped with pickles, lettuce, or a favorite sauce. SOURCE
➤ National Scrapple Day — A nod to the traditional Pennsylvania Dutch breakfast favorite made from pork, cornmeal, and seasonings, sliced and fried until golden and crisp. SOURCE
➤ National Louisiana Day — Honor the Pelican State and its rich blend of cultures, lively music, distinctive cuisine, and traditions that make Louisiana one of a kind. SOURCE
➤ Microtia Awareness Day — Raise awareness of microtia, a congenital condition affecting the outer ear, while promoting understanding, support, and inclusion for individuals and families. SOURCE
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🥄 VIRAL RECIPE
🍪 Cookies and Cream Muddy Buddies
A sweet, crunchy no-bake treat that combines crispy cereal, creamy white chocolate, crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, and powdered sugar. These cookies-and-cream-coated bites are easy to make, perfect for sharing, and just right when you’re craving something sweet without turning on the oven.
SOURCE📰 DAILY DROPS*
➤ Butterball Buddy — Butterball has introduced a turkey-shaped gadget that chimes and vibrates to assign Thanksgiving guests helpful tasks, from setting the table to washing dishes. The gadget can also serve as a kitchen timer after the holiday. Another free batch becomes available today, November 9, at 1 PM ET, with a final release scheduled for November 16. Available while supplies last through ButterballBuddy.com.
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➤ Kraft Mac & Cheese Cinnamon Roll and Chili Crisp — Two new limited-time varieties put different twists on the classic blue box. Cinnamon Roll combines cinnamon spices with creamy, cheesy pasta, while Chili Crisp adds a spicy kick. Both are available now. Cinnamon Roll is exclusive to Walmart, while Chili Crisp is sold at Walmart, Meijer, and Amazon.
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➤ Bisquick Original Pancake & Baking Mix — The familiar baking mix has a new formula featuring real buttermilk and milk ingredients. The updated recipe also contains more sugar and sodium, additional leavening, and no cornstarch. The reformulated mix is available now. Anyone avoiding dairy should check the new ingredient label before using it.
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🌑 That’s A Wrap!
🚨 NEW MOON
👀 WORD YOU LOOK AT THAT
(Click phrase to reveal its origin)
TURNPIKE
Meaning: A major road or highway, especially one where drivers pay a toll to travel.
So, where did it come from?
The word turnpike takes us back to medieval England in the early 1400s, long before automobiles and modern highways. Back then, a turnpike was a spiked wooden barrier placed across a road to prevent sudden attacks by men on horseback. The name combined “turn,” referring to the barrier’s ability to swing or rotate, with “pike,” a long, pointed weapon.
By the 1600s, similar barriers were being used on toll roads in Britain. Travelers had to stop and pay a fee before the gatekeeper would swing the barrier aside and let them continue. These became known as turnpike roads, and eventually the name was shortened to simply turnpikes.
The word crossed the Atlantic and became part of America’s growing road system. Today, the spikes and swinging wooden gates are long gone, but the name remains on highways across the country.
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