Cryptoquote Spoiler – 11/02/17

“A man practices the art of adventure when he heroically faces up to life.”   —   Wilferd Peterson

(This appears to be our first quote from Mr. Peterson, since I’ve been posting these spoilers.  I’m more used to the spelling Wilford, but there are always legitimate exceptions to the spelling of names.  After all, my own Dad was a Wilber!   Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

Jumble Spoiler – 11/02/17

Visual Description:  What I went through on Tuesday!

FARWE  =  WAFER,  KUYYC  =  YUCKY,  CNERTH  =  TRENCH,  RUWORB  =  BURROW   —   Giving us:  AEYTHBR

Clue/Question:  He attached the wires for the EKG quickly.  He knew their positions – – –

Answer:  BY HEART

(I say “went through”, sarcastically, because EKGs are virtually painless, except for the removal of the sticky electrodes.  It’s nothing like The 40-Year-Old Virgin or anything, but they do yank out some chest hairs!  All of today’s clue words are old favorites.  Although, I’m a little puzzled as to how baby-talk, such as “yucky”, is a legitimate word.  And, I have to wonder.  Does a burro ever “burrow”???  Hmm.  Three of the jumbles are coming up as new, with only “kuyyc” having definitely been used before.  The answer letter layout was also a splendid jumble.  The cartoon came off as just a little creepy, for me.  I don’t think it was intentional, but the patient kind of looks like a double amputee.  I was fortunate enough to have a very attractive lady take my EKG.  I’ve known her for years though.  But, boy!  Was she ever fast!  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR