Cryptoquote Spoiler – 11/26/21

“Celebrate all the things you don’t like about yourself – love yourself.”   —   Lady Gaga

(This sounds like a quote that we’ve had before.  I think I prefer the Gaga as an an actress, more than as a singer, but she sure can sing.  She’s singing with Tony Bennett this Sunday night, on CBS.  This was Tony’s last  concert as he is retiring due to his diagnosis with Alzheimer’s disease.  I’d say it’s worth a watch.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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Jumble Spoiler – 11/26/21

Visual Description:  Checking in at the numbers spa and resort.

TINYU  =  UNITY,  RLIGL  =  GRILL,  HLAHTE  =  HEALTH,  TYMSSE  =  SYSTEM   —   Giving us:  UIGIHHSTE

Clue/Question:  They equaled 4+4 and needed a break.  They hoped their vacation would be a nice – – –

Answer:  “HI–EIGHT–US“

(Today’s Jumble is infinitely punny!  I always enjoy the Jumbles where David and Jeff are clearly experimenting with hallucinogenic substances.  I don’t know if it’s LSD, or magic mushrooms, but it appears to be a pleasant trip.  Nothing is melting, or turning into a hideous creature, or anything!  Just stay away from the brown acid, guys!

All of today’s clue words are longtime members of the clue word establishment, man!  No new slang/lingo.  Three of the jumbles appear to be new, while we’ve definitely seen “tinyu” in previous Jumbles.  The answer letter layout was a nifty nine letter jumble.  I think the final answer slots, with their hyphens, were the big clue for me.

Great cartoon of the Eights checking in at the numbers spa/resort.  I think that the fives have already started their happy hour!  I like the desk clerk’s little bow tie, and his toupee.  I bet – like casino with no windows – they don’t allow clocks there.  Why would they want to look at working numbers?  A great way to end the work week.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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