Cryptoquote Spoiler – 12/20/17

“Never fear shadows.  They simply mean there’s a light shining somewhere nearby.”   —   Ruth E. Renkel

(Well, I say there are shadows, and then there are shadows.  I think nighttime urban shadows deserve some healthy trepidation.  Be well, be safe, and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

Jumble Spoiler – 12/20/17

Visual Description:  On the floor at the Puzzles Market.

NICGI  =  ICING,  KMISP  =  SKIMP,  VINIET  =  INVITE,  DOLNEO  =  NOODLE   —   Giving us:  CSKITNO

Clue/Question:  You can buy shares of IBM because the exchange has plenty – – –

Answer:  IN STOCK

(Of course the Jumble is up!  Uncle Rave has made it the world’s favorite word game!  JKLOL!  They’re not listing the Cryptoquote, because it’s more of a closed end mutual fund.  Very exclusive.  We are seeing only blue chip clue words today.  Three of the jumbles appear to be initial offerings, with “viniet” having been long listed.  The answer letter layout is a bullish jumble.  Not obvious, in the least.   The cartoon is both humorous and fairly accurate!  Jeff may have spent some time on a trading floor.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR