Sunday Jumble Spoiler – 05/25/14

The starting field of the 2007 Indianapolis 500 in formation before the start. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Visual Description:  33 guys trying to beat each other out for a parking spot.

PAXDEN  =  EXPAND,  VALROF  =  FLAVOR,  TTEECD  =  DETECT,  REAUKE  =  EUREKA,  SIVONI  =  VISION,  CAEEIP  =  APIECE   —   Giving us:  ENDFLRDTTEKAVINACE

Clue/Question:  Even though it’s a road race, the Indianapolis 500 is a – – –

Scott Dixon makes his pole-winning qualification run for the 2008 Indianapolis 500 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Answer:  TRACK-AND-FIELD EVENT

(One of the longest answers I can ever remember!  Funny/different kind of pun.  There is a new clue word in this puzzle, in “eureka”!  All the jumbling was very good too.  The answer letter layout was remarkable.  I’m sure that more than a few of you had some difficulty in solving this one.  The cartoon and the driver’s comments set up the gag very nicely.  Sorry about the delay, folks.  It was a busy long weekend.  Be well and do good, friends.)   —   YUR

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