The NPR Puzzle Master visits Cville (Photo credit: bobtravis)
Visual Description: A Disney/Looney Tunes crossover . . . with Will Shortz caught in the middle?
UFMOR = FORUM, LARRU = RURAL, WROSDY = DROWSY, FUREES = REFUSE — Giving us: FADYF
Clue/Question: Donald Duck got some strange looks from people when he started acting . . .
Answer: DAFFY
Donald Duck (Photo credit: ross_hawkes)
(Does that make this a Jumble/New York Times Crossword Puzzle crossover??? Love the cartoon, Jeff! I suppose this could be someone other than Will, but it sure looks like him. Maybe Roy Disney? One thing for sure, Bugs looks pissed! I think Donald is just trying out some impressions. You know. Breaking out of his oeuvre. I’ve always heard that the French consider Donald Duck to be a comic genius!
No new clue words today. I liked the jumbling of “forum” and “refuse” though. The answer letter layout didn’t make much of a difference, considering the length of the answer. But, like I said, I loved the cartoon.
Daffy Duck (Photo credit: donnjmck)
Sorry this is so late. No paper today. Sandy scared the crap out of us last night. No major damage to my property, but there’s a ton to clean up. Neighbor across the street lost two good sized trees. One blocked his driveway and the street. A bunch of us pitched in to help him remove it. Power was out for 21 1/2 hours. Came back around 6:30 tonight. Lots of others have it much worse! Keep a good thought for those folks. Be well and do good, friends.) — YUR
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I’m glad you liked it Uncle. I wasn’t too keen on this one. I believe I was going for a Roy Disney look on the poor guy though. We are due for another Will Shortz one though. I hope all is safe and well in your neck of the woods.