Jumble Spoiler – 11/26/12

Gold Coast Metre Maids. (Photo credit: JIGGS IMAGES)

Visual Description:  A not so lovely Rita, Meter Maid.

DENUW  =  UNWED,  KUYCY  =  YUCKY,  ALOTAF  =  AFLOAT,  PEDTIC  =  DEPICT   —   Giving us:  NEYFADI

Clue/Question:  The parking enforcement officer was having . . .

Answer:  A FINE DAY

(Aye!  That it is, me boyos!  And, ’tis a fine puzzle too.  No new clue words, but all were nicely jumbled.  Same with the answer letter layout.  Nothing given away.  Cute Michigan cartoon.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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Cryptoquote Spoiler – 11/26/12

 

Carson as Carnac the Magnificent, one of his most well known routines (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“Mail your packages early so the Post Office can lose them in time for Christmas.”   —   Johnny Carson

(Finally!  A quote from The Great One!  I really miss the man.  And, the way talk shows used to be.  They used to be much more casual and open.  Now, they’re just about pushing stuff.  A new movie, a new TV show, a new book or CD.  It’s sickening.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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