Sunday Jumble Spoiler – 09/11/16

Visual Description:  News media company picnic.

LEYIKL  =  LIKELY,  XTEMEP  =  EXEMPT,  MIRIPA  =  IMPAIR,  ZIFELZ  =  FIZZLE,  PARURO  =  UPROAR,  CATEPU  =  TEACUP   —   Giving us:  ILEEIPZZLPRRTU

Clue/Question:  The writers played tug-o-war at their outing.  The winners would get a – – –

Pre-Answer:  Two Words  “(4-letters)-(2-letters)-(3-letters)” (5-letters)

Answer:  “PULL–IT–ZER“ PRIZE

(A very stinky pun!  No new clue words, but five of the jumbles are coming up as new.  We have definitely seen “catepu” in the past.  The answer letter layout was beautifully cryptic.  A really great jumble.  The cartoon is very entertaining.  I’m sure Jeff and David know all the relevant characters.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

Sunday Cryptoquote Spoiler – 09/11/16

“Gambling – the sure way of getting nothing for something.”   —   Wilson Mizner

(A great quip, largely based on truth!  Some might argue that it’s merely a harmless diversion, but for very many it is an addiction, as strong as any chemical addiction.  It is a great means of wealth transference.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR