Jumble Spoiler – 11/17/17

Visual Description:  Ultra flan flambé.

IKYML  =  MILKY,  BERLE  =  REBEL,  RUCCEA  =  ACCRUE,  UNCESS  =  CENSUS   —   Giving us:  MILRBERECEU

Clue/Question:  The rookie’s dessert was so badly burned, the head chef called it a – – –

Answer:  “CRIME“ BRULEE

(Excellent pun!  I like this guy, Wayno!  I’ve been looking at some of his work at Google Images.  Great word play!  Reminds me a little of Hilary Price, who does Rhymes With Orange.  Freshly irreverent.  There were no new clue words today, however all four jumbles came up as new.  I’m guessing that some may have had some difficulty getting “accrue” and “census”.  The answer letter layout was a jumble masterpiece.  Very nicely cryptic.  The combination of the quotation marks, the cartoon’s dialog, the shallow smoldering dessert dish, and the clue/question all fit together perfectly.  If Hoyt and Knurek ever decide to move on to other endeavors, this guy, Wayno, could slide right in, seamlessly.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

Cryptoquote Spoiler – 11/17/17

“Respect for another man’s opinion is worthy.  It is the realization that any opinion is valuable, for it is the sign of a rational being.”    – – –   Sargent Shriver

( . . . however ill-informed that being may be.  C’mon, Bob!  I’m as liberal as the next guy – probably moreso – but plenty of opinions are spouted by the most irrational beings ever.  But, everyone is entitled to theirs . . . I suppose.  LOL!  Surprisingly, this appears to be our first R. Sargent Shriver quote.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR