Visual Description: Ascending as one.
NISMU = MINUS, EHMTE = THEME, BALDEB = DABBLE, CELNIP = PENCIL — Giving us: MUTEDAPE
Clue/Question: The climbers who worked together in an attempt to reach the summit – – –
Answer: TEAMED UP
(So much more sane than solo climbs! And, at least these people are using ropes. Free soloing is the other extreme. You have to be part Spiderman to do that. Or, maybe a . . . muted ape?
There are no new clue words today. However three of the four jumbles appear to be new. We’ve definitely seen “baldeb” some time in the past. The answer letter layout made for a fun eight letter jumble. I’m sure we all knew, right off the bat, that the second word was going to be UP.
Great mountain climbing cartoon. Jeff is good at depicting the great outdoors. Be well and do good, friends.) — YUR
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As I DABBLEd with my PENCIL on the THEME
of this Puzzle, my mind was MINUS of any excess strain/concern…in this climbing adventure it is very important to be TEAMED UP with some experienced/attentive crew!!^*
I agree with UR’s opinion of Jeff doing great work on the outdoors depictions☆in♤♤s…
I have never indulged in the climbing excursions but have a great respect for those who do…I would think the mind & body are tested to the extreme in many cases!!>>☆~
Be well & dontfall@igotyourback.comgoodgear