Jumble Spoiler – 12/02/17

Visual Description:  Rolling in the knolls.

LHYYS  =  SHYLY,  OTBUD  =  DOUBT,  ALENDH  =  HANDLE,  GLEHIS  =  SLEIGH   —   Giving us:  HLDOTHLESLI

Clue/Question:  The Scottish highlands’ land formations are as – – –

Answer:  OLD AS THE HILLS

(I’m not all that crazy about today’s pun, as it is just too literal, in my opinion.  But, there are – as usual – good things about today’s Jumble.  None of today’s clue words are new, yet all of the jumbles were.  I was able to see them all instantly.  The answer letter layout was actually a very good jumble.  But, the leading nature of the clue/question, along with the word “AS” in the answer layout, made the answer thoroughly obvious, to me.  I do really like the cartoon though.  The Scotsman in his kilts and tam, with his walking stick.  The faint outline of Nessie, in the lake, and a castle off in the distance!  I’m not sure what that thing on the hill, below the castle, is supposed to be though.  Any guesses?  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR