Cryptoquote Spoiler – 12/18/20

“Old people maintain a conspiracy of silence.  They never tell the young that they are having their best years.”   —   James Feibleman

(I guess you could kind of take this two ways.  That “they” – the old folks – or “they” – the young folk – are having their best years.  I’m not super old . . . yet, but I’ve got my share of aches and pains, and medical conditions.  Things that I didn’t have when I was young.  But, I’m fairly financially set.  Far from rich, but I don’t have the stress of working.  So, I guess it’s a toss up.  We welcome James Feibleman to the Cryptoquote Club today!  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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Jumble Spoiler – 12/18/20

Visual Description:  Fancy Fromagerie.

SUISE  =  ISSUE,  UCROC  =  OCCUR,  JOLCAE  =  CAJOLE,  CAVITE  =  ACTIVE   —   Giving us:  ISRAETV

Clue/Question:  The cheese was 50% off, which allowed the customer to – – –

Answer:  “SAVER“ IT

(Of course this is a stinky pun.  Many cheeses are a little funky.  I thought this one was a little tricky for a seven letter solve.  I’m not really a fan of Brie.  Especially when it’s all runny/gooey.  If it’s right out of the fridge I’m good.  I just prefer harder cheeses.

There are no new clue words again today.  But, all of the jumbles are coming up as new, for me.  The answer letter layout was a sneaky seven letter jumble.  It took me a minute or two to see the pun on savor.

Fine cartoon of the cheese-monger and a customer.  I like the display case, with the selection of cheeses.  I suppose this could also just be a nice delicatessen, or even a grocery store.  Fun Friday Jumble!  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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