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Visual Description: The BACKBONE of America!
MUGOB = GUMBO, SUMIN = MINUS, TRYTEP = PRETTY, HEBDIN = BEHIND — Giving us: UONREIN
Clue/Question: After years without striking, the picketers had a . . .
Answer: RE–UNION
(Not bad! A good pun. No new clue words, but good jumbling. A fine answer letter layout too. I really like Jeff’s cartoon! It’s my lady’s birthday today, so I’m going to keep this short. Be well and do good, friends.) — YUR
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Unclerave's Wordy Weblog 
I know it’s not a “new” word, but I’m always glad to see the Jumble crew use the Louisiana state soup, GUMBO!
I think it’s the kind of word that you just gotta love (or, at least can’t hate) whether you’re a fan of the soup, or not! — YUR
Great puzzle! Had to work for a bit on minus….turned out it was not at all diabolical! I was even thinking they could have put the answer in ” ” !
Am still working on today’s (20th). Enjoy a special evening Unc! LL
Oops, that was last night. No, I’m not at all confused!
The intentions are still appreciated, LL.
— YUR