Cryptoquote Spoiler – 09/20/17

“Hanging is too good for a man who makes puns; he should be drawn and quoted.”   —   Fred Allen

(For a few seconds, I was getting a little angry with old Fred!  But, by the time I was finished, I was smiling.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

Jumble Spoiler – 09/20/17

Visual Description:  Upbeat Cardiologist visit.

LIVDA  =  VALID,  PRECT  =  CREPT,  RUYLES  =  SURELY,  SPICEB  =  BICEPS   —   Giving us:  AIPTSYBS

Clue/Question:  One way to avoid heart surgery is to exercise and eat well.  Then you can – – –

Answer:  BYPASS IT

(Not a gimme!  I had some trouble with “biceps”, and thought I’d be able to back into it.  But, the final solution was nowhere’s near clear, to me, without the B and S!  Coming back to it, I was able to see it, although I kind of questioned whether there was a single “bicep”?  WordPress seems to accept it, so now I’m wondering if “biceps” is a legitimate word, for a Jumble clue word!  Hmm!  Maybe we’ve had this discussion before?  Anyway, I thought it was a great jumble, and eventually I was able to solve it.  Nicely cryptic answer letter layout.  It doesn’t give the answer away.  Very clinical cartoon.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR