Cryptoquote Spoiler – 12/22/16

“Christmas is a season for kindling the fire for hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.”   —   Washington Irving

(A lovely thought, beautifully expressed.  We should carry this aspect of Christmas with us year round.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

 

Jumble Spoiler – 12/22/16

Visual Description:  Annual Midwest melee.

RISUV  =  VIRUS,  LITTE  =  TITLE,  NAAABC  =  CABANA,  IRRRMO  =  MIRROR   —   Giving us:  VITLEAAMIR

Clue/Question:  When fans from opposing teams got off the plane, it was – – –

Answer:  “A–RIVAL“ TIME

(A little trickier today.  It made me think.  No new clue words, but all of the jumbles came up as new today.  I got them all instantly though.  The answer letter layout – for me – made up for the simplicity of the clue words.  It was a nifty jumble.  I kept looking at the cartoon for the clues, but wasn’t making the connection.  Finally, I saw the word RIVAL.  But, it left me with ITEAM, and I knew that TEAM couldn’t be part of the answer, as it was in the Clue/Question.  Then the cartoon hit me!  The two planes at the gates, with people coming down/off the ramp.  They were arriving!  Then, the quotation marks made sense, and I was able to see TIME too.  A fun Jumble.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR