Jumble Spoiler – 12/23/14

Visual Description:  The Flintstone burial ground.

BUCCI  =  CUBIC,  ATBIH  =  HABIT,  PYSMIK  =  SKIMPY,  IDRONO  =  INDOOR   —   Giving us:  CBICAISKPINR

Clue/Question:  The archaeologist wished the caveman was still alive so he could – – – 

Answer:  PICK HIS BRAIN

(This pun definitely requires the visual clue from the cartoon!  No new clue words today, but all of the jumbles came up new for me.  I thought the jumbling of “indoor” was pretty spiffy.  The answer letter layout was first class all the way.  I don’t think it gave a thing away.  The cartoon is hilarious!  The visual clues are the little rock hammers, aka: picks, being held by the scientists.  It looks like ol’ Fred was buried in his favorite suit, along with his bowling ball and . . . aw, Dino!  I sure hope that Dino predeceased Fred.  Dino was a good boy!  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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