Cryptoquote Spoiler – 12/26/16

“One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas Day.  Don’t clean it up too quickly.”   —   Andy Rooney

(So true.  And, when you have young children it’s easy to appreciate that mess for a while.  It’s hard to believe that this quote is the first one from Andy Rooney, at least since I’ve been posting these spoilers.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR 

Jumble Spoiler – 12/26/16

Visual Description:  Fruit of the vine.

ANYHE  =  HYENA,  GUOLM  =  MOGUL,  LUBNED  =  BUNDLE,  AACREM  =  CAMERA   —   Giving us:  HENMUBDCAA

Clue/Question:  When it came to making money selling grapes, the grower – – –

Answer:  MADE A BUNCH

(A lush, full-bodied pun, with a good nose.  I’m sensing plum overtones, with a hint of currents.  Almost sounds like I know what I’m talking about!  None of today’s clue words were new, however all of the jumbles were.  I thought they were all great, but “anyhe”, lubned” and “aacrem” all made me think for a bit.  Very nice job, David.  The answer letter layout was also an excellent jumble.  I don’t think it gave a thing away.  The cartoon was splendid.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR