Sunday Jumble Spoiler – 10/11/15

Unlike most Procellariiformes, albatrosses, like this Black-footed Albatross, can walk well on land. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Visual Description:  Albatross Beach Club.

DEAFRO  =  FEDORA,  DISOTU  =  STUDIO,  LLOGAB  =  GLOBAL,  RULHOY  =  HOURLY,  NINDAL  –  INLAND,  BELEFE  =  FEEBLE   —   Giving us:  FRSTOBAHRIADFEE

Clue/Question:  The seagulls in the flock enjoyed their time together because they were – – –

The remains of this Laysan Albatross chick show the plastic ingested before death, including a bottle cap and lighter. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Answer:  BIRDS OF A FEATHER

(Plenty to like about this Sunday’s Jumble.  There were no new clue words, but five of the jumbles came up as new.  We’ve definitely seen “rulhoy” before.  The answer letter layout was nicely cryptic, and didn’t give the answer away.  And the cartoon was very entertaining.  It featured the classic sinking sailboat on the horizon.  Haven’t seen that in a while.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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