Cryptoquote Spoiler – 05/21/19

“We need to help young people and their parents understand that it’s not a sign of weakness to ask for help.”   —   Kate Middleton

(Very wise words/good advice, from a very pretty princess!  That’s the big problem being raised by parents who are very independent.  You don’t learn how to ask for help, and – even though you know better – you consider it a sign of weakness.  We welcome the lovely Duchess of Cambridge to the Cryptoquote Club today.  Boy!  William and Harry definitely married some stunners!  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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Jumble Spoiler – 05/21/19

Visual Description:  The fail from Zale!  (We leave off the “S” for savings!)

EGRIT  =  TIGER,  NRKAC  =  CRANK,  PAHNEP  =  HAPPEN,  MIYOHL  =  HOMILY   —   Giving us:  TERCAPPEHIY

Clue/Question:  His wife found out that her new ring was a cheap imitation, and now he’d – – –

Answer:  PAY THE PRICE

(Ooh . . . busted!  Makes for a great pun though.  This is definitely NOT a young couple, so this must be some overly hyped anniversary gift.  25th, no doubt.  These greedy jewelry chain stores do a very effective job of planting that seed into people’s minds.  “Tell her you’d marry her all over again.”  What a crock!  Just be a decent, loving husband.

It’s looking like we have another new clue word today, in “homily”!  Looks like our good friend, ralis95, is going to have to update his world famous clue word database once again!  I had a strong feeling that it was going to be a new clue word, and I was right.  All four of the jumbles are coming up as new today.  The answer letter layout was a wonderfully cryptic, eleven letter jumble.  It took me a minute or two to see the answer.

Great cartoon showing the wife’s displeasure, the busybody sister, or friend, and the flummoxed and embarrassed hubby.  Trying to pull the wool over her eyes was a big mistake.  He should have been more up front with her.  They must not be on the same page.  Oh, well.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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