Cryptoquote Puzzle Teases Daily Letter Code Challenge
A cryptogram puzzle from a newspaper page explains the substitution cipher with A for L and X for O. It invites readers to decode the message ZNB ACCK ENSML EMPS and related lines while noting yesterday's Thoreau quote about letters worth the postage. The column is credited to David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek.
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Henry David Thoreau
Jumbles and Puzzles From Yesterday's Answers Tomorrow
A digest of word games and cipher clues including Jumbles answers Gullible one 5 Wild guess Visitor from Melmac 12 Black poetically 13 Wed follower 14 Bill and 15 Japanese dog 16 In a loutish manner 18 Suffered my humiliation 20 Meadow sound 21 Youngster 22 Social insect 23 Minimum 26 Anglers boots 29 Have a cough 30 Hectic ex places 32 Shade 34 Paperless exam 36 Banjo cousins 38 Prompt 39 Puts into law val brick 41 Hacienda 43 Pump fuel 44 Canine warning 45 Leaks 48 False names 52 Texas panhandle city 54 Guthrie's CELEBRITY CIPHER clue and prior quote by George Strait plus a Sudoku and assorted wordplay entries
Bid One Spade Solves Aces On Bridge Story
A bridge problem unfolds with West leading diamond king into four spades. South uses a club finesse idea and a cross to dummy to force East off lead. South ruffs a club, wins with the ace, and claims the 10th trick. The recommended contract is one spade, then four spades, to avoid an immediate four spade pre empt.
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Dear Abby clash over money undermines reconciliation
A reader asks Dear Abby whether his wife should pay to have her belongings shipped back after she left the marriage amid a false rumor of infidelity. Abby says the wife should cover the return of her items, and warns against manipulation while noting both spouses share similar incomes and separate finances.
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Motherly monitoring vs independence in adult living
A college student shares how living with a protective mother limits privacy and independence. Guidance suggests setting guidelines to ease reliance, and notes ultimate change requires moving out, despite affection and family dynamics. Also included is Dear Harrietette on handling a tax debt crisis with a noncompliant spouse and IRS garnishment threats.
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