Cryptoquote Spoiler – 12/29/20

“The truth does not change according to our ability to stomach it.”   —   Flannery O’Connor

(Ah.  She would have made a good 9/11 Truther.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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Jumble Spoiler – 12/29/20

Visual Description:  The family business.

TRUTE  =  UTTER,  PCYIS  =  SPICY,  SCOYLT  =  COSTLY,  TCESHK  =  SKETCH   —   Giving us:  UTESCYCOSSKE

Clue/Question:  The locksmith considered customer satisfaction the – – –

Answer:  KEY TO SUCCESS

(Katy bar the door!  The answer hit me like a bolt outta the blue!  But, let’s get a grip.  Any latch-key kid could have solved this one, of that I can assure you.

It’s been a while since we’ve seen a new clue word.  Three of the jumbles are coming up as new, for me.  But, we’ve definitely seen “trute” sometime before today.  None of the jumbles tripped me up though.  The answer letter layout was a terrific twelve letter jumble.  But, just like nuts and bolts, few things go together like a lock and key!

Fine cartoon of a father and daughter locksmith business, along with a loyal satisfied customer.  Mrs. Jones holding a key was a bit of a bonus clue.  Fun Jumble!  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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