Cryptoquote Spoiler – 01/02/12

 

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“Well, since you got here by not thinking, it seems reasonable to expect that, in order to get out, you must start thinking.”   —   Norton Juster

(Don’t worry, folks.  He’s not talking about you/us!  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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Jumble Spoiler – 01/02/12

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Visual Description:  Meteorological dispute on the Early Show.

OMYOD  =  MOODY,  STIYP  =  TIPSY,  FBLAEF  =  BAFFLE,  CYAREM  =  CREAMY   —   Giving us:  OODTSFFREM

Clue/Question:  After getting into an argument with the news anchor the weatherman . . .

Answer: STORMED OFF

(The new year – weekday – jumble has blessed us with three new words!  It looks like ralis95 will be adding “moody”, “tipsy” and “creamy” to the database.  I actually stumbled on “tipsy”, having first written down pitys.  But, after seeing that there was no logical use for the PY that it generated, I came back and realized the error.  All the clue words were well-jumbled, and the answer letter layout gave up nothing.  Here in the Northeast US we’re expecting more seasonal temperatures for the next 3 days, or so.  I’m not sure where Jeff is taking us with the Good Morning Fishers sign.  Anyone care to venture a guess?  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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