Jumble Spoiler – 12/20/14

Temperature predictions from some climate models assuming the SRES A2 emissions scenario. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Visual Description:  Divisive . . . by design.

GRACO  =  CARGO,  POLEE  =  ELOPE,  RITBET  =  BITTER,  CETHAD  =  DETACH   —   Giving us:  CAOEPEITTDH

Clue/Question: For some people, global warming is a – – –

The global warming icon for the ubx. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Answer:  HEATED TOPIC

(I wonder if the people who are having trouble getting today’s answer are in the denial camp???  I wouldn’t be surprised!  No new clue words today, but we have three new jumbles, by my records.  Only the one for “cargo” has definitely been used before.  Once again, we had a really splendid answer letter layout.  No hints or clues whatsoever.  Clever cartoon, too.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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