IDBEA = ABIDE
AWTKE = TWEAK
TNIYTE = ENTITY
WOTHNR = THROWN
CARTOON ANSWER:
THE CARDIOLOGIST HAD PERFORMED THE PROCEDURE SO MANY TIMES THAT SHE – – –
BIE EAK TTY HRWN = KNEW IT BY HEART
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WE SALUTE
OUR VETERANS!
✂️ A CUT ABOVE
Today’s cartoon brings us into an operating room where two medical professionals are busy performing surgery. The assistant is curious about how many times the doctor has done this particular procedure, and her response suggests she could do it with her eyes closed. With surgical instruments in hand, an overhead light shining down, and the patient’s heart now in view, everything appears to be running like clockwork. She’s clearly got plenty of experience under her belt, and when it comes to this kind of work, she doesn’t miss a beat.
🧩 CLUE WORD BREAKDOWN
IDBEA = ABIDE
No trouble.
Last used: 01/07/2025 as DBIAE
AWTKE = TWEAK
Needed an extra look.
Last used: 08/02/2024 as ATKEW
TNIYTE = ENTITY
My pick for hardest.
Last used: 07/27/2025 as TNIEYT
WOTHNR = THROWN
Came quickly with the TH together.
Last used: 08/09/2025 as WRTOHN
🧠 FINAL SOLVE
The final answer was a
13-letter anagram
that solved into a
4 + 2 + 2 + 5 layout.
Our Veterans Day puzzle was sewn up in a flash. Reading the cartoon sentence, I picked up on “cardiologist,” which is a
HEART
doctor. With that in mind,
KNEW IT BY HEART
rolled off the tongue to stitch this one up in a flash.
If today’s solve slowed you down, our nudges were the doctor saying she could perform the procedure in her sleep, suggesting she
KNEW IT BY HEART,
while the cardiologist and operating room setting gave us
HEART
for the wordplay.
❤️ Click-To-Reveal Facts*: About Heart Surgery
➤ How many heart bypasses are performed in the U.S.?
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➤ What does heart bypass surgery cost?
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➤ How long does a patient stay in the hospital?
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🎉 NATIONAL HOLIDAYS* – NOVEMBER 11
➤ Veterans Day — A day to honor and thank the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Their dedication, service, and sacrifices deserve our lasting gratitude. SOURCE
➤ National Sundae Day — Celebrate the classic ice cream treat piled high with your favorite syrups, whipped cream, sprinkles, and a cherry on top. It’s a sweet excuse to enjoy a scoop or two. SOURCE
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🛒 DAILY DROPS
➤ Kit Kat Holiday Reindeer & Peppermint Stick — Kit Kat is introducing a new reindeer-shaped milk chocolate wafer alongside its returning Santa-shaped candy. Both designs feature the brand’s signature crispy wafer covered in smooth milk chocolate. Also returning is Peppermint Stick, which replaces the traditional chocolate coating with cool peppermint-flavored crème and festive candy pieces. Both treats are seasonal releases. SOURCE
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🌒 That’s A Wrap!
👀 WORD YOU LOOK AT THAT
(Click phrase to reveal its origin)
FAMILIAR
Meaning: Something or someone well-known, easily recognized, or understood through repeated experience.
So, where did it come from?
The word “familiar” has a surprisingly close connection to family. It traces back to the Latin familiaris, meaning “of the household,” which comes from familia, the Latin word for a household or family. In ancient Rome, a household included not just relatives but also servants and others living under the same roof.
When “familiar” entered English during the Middle Ages, it described people who were closely connected or well acquainted. Over time, its meaning expanded to include places, objects, activities, and experiences we know well. Today, something familiar can be as comforting as an old friend or as ordinary as a daily routine. Either way, it’s something we recognize without a second thought.
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