Cryptoquote Spoiler – 06/23/16

“That is the saving grace of humor.  If you fail, no one is laughing at you.”   —   A. Whitney Brown

(Always liked A. Whitney Brown!  I love the irony, but no laughter to a comedian is the most hurtful thing going.  Ouch!  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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(Bremain!) Jumble Spoiler – 06/23/16

Palace of Westminster or the Houses of Parliament, London (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Visual Description:  Tourists at the Palace of Westminster.

TAYRP  =  PARTY,  NFGIL  =  FLING,  VOITEM  =  MOTIVE,  HRALEB  =  HERBAL   —   Giving us:  ATFLIMOEL

Clue/Question:  Big Ben may be the most famous clock – – –

This image was selected as a picture of the week on the Malay Wikipedia for the 48th week, 2009. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Answer:  OF ALL TIME

(A very timely pun!  Today is the day that Great Britain votes on whether to remain – Bremain – or exit – Brexit – the European Union.  They’re saying that the vote is too close to call, as of this morning’s newspaper.  A Brexit victory would have a negative ripple effect on international markets, and could put Great Britain behind the eight ball for a good number of years, according to the “experts”.  Let’s hope that cooler heads prevail!

No new clue words today, yet all of the jumbles came up as new!  I only hesitated on “hraleb” for a couple of seconds.  The answer letter layout was an excellent jumble too.  I don’t think it gave away a thing.  Great likeness of the clock tower.  Typical teens.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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