Jumble Spoiler – 08/12/15

The friar took Robin on his back (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Visual Description:  Members of the Loxley/Nottingham Gang.

BURYG  =  RUGBY,  ROCUS  =  SCOUR,  BOCBEW  =  COBWEB,  DAYDEL  =  DEADLY   —   Giving us:  RUSUOWEDL

Clue/Question:  When they asked Robin Hood if he’d like to have their next meeting in the forest, he said he – – –

Robin Hood and Little John (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Answer:  SURE WOULD

(Now, this is a traditional groaner of a pun!  But, it’s pretty clever.  I hadn’t heard this one before.  Did David L. Hoyt come up with it on his own, or was it suggested by a Jumble fan???  Hmm!  There were no new clue words today, but all of the jumbles came up as new, for me.  I struggled for a few seconds with “buryg”, but I think I’ve struggled to get “rugby” before.  I think today’s answer letter layout was a wonderfully cryptic jumble.  I don’t think it gave away a thing.  Jeff Knurek’s cartoon was very amusing, if not a tad awkward.  It kind of looks like they’re looking out to an island, instead of a forest.  But, I liked the drawings of Robin, Little John and Friar Tuck . . . and the critters.  Three of Sherwood’s finest scoundrels!  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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Cryptoquote Spoiler – 08/12/15

Kroonland passes through the Pedro Miguel Locks of the Panama Canal on 23 October 1923. It was the liner’s first voyage on the New York – San Francisco route after an absence of eight years. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“The most beautiful thing in the world is, of course, the world itself.”   —   Wallace Stevens

(It is a wonder!  And, one that too many take for granted.  I believe this is the first Wallace Stevens quotation since I’ve been posting these spoilers.  It would be nice to see more.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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