Cryptoquote Spoiler – 11/23/16

“Beware of monotony; it’s the mother of all the deadly sins.”   —   Edith Wharton

(I kind of figured out the author first.  Which helped me realize that the last word wasn’t SIPS!  I guess “monotony” is the eighth deadly sin!  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

Jumble Spoiler – 11/23/16

Visual Description:  Vermin alley.

WRONC  =  CROWN,  FARET  =  AFTER,  NERYTD  =  TRENDY,  GAROFE  =  FORAGE   —   Giving us:  CRARTEA

Clue/Question:  The rodent who lived in the big city was growing tired of the – – –

Answer:  RAT RACE

(I think this is a well worn Jumble theme.  Almost a Junior Jumble in its ease.  All of the clue words are old favorites, even though it’s been a while since we’ve seen “forage”.  Three of the jumbles came up as new, with “faret” having been used previously.  That jumble gave me pause for a couple of seconds.  It’s a good one.  The answer letter layout was a great jumble, but like I said, the answer wasn’t very tough.  The cartoon, however, is classic!  Really beautifully drawn, with lots of detail.  I especially like the fat rat by the garbage can, with the chicken bone in his hand.  Lots of fun.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR