Jumble Puzzles: Blackbeard and a Scaly Thief

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | September 16th, 2024

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic


a grandma and grandson on a laptop, smiling, perhaps even playing the Jumble puzzles with Blackbeard and a scaly thief

Play this week’s Jumble with Blackbeard and a scaly thief. Unscramble the words and the humorous bonus answer. Start with the Jumble for Kids as a warm-up – or share the challenge with a favorite youngster.

Build your brain

Mental exercises and games, like the Jumble puzzles, can expand vocabulary, strengthen word recall, improve working memory, and keep your brain in tip-top shape, throughout life. You can actively work to strengthen your mind by learning new languages and skills, practicing long-held skills, gaining new knowledge, and engaging your brain in many other ways.

Jumble for Kids puzzle, with an alligator as the bonus answer

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Next up, the Classic JUMBLE

Classic Jumble puzzle, with Blackbeard and his crew in the bonus answer

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Jumble for Kids Answers

DIG

BOOK

LOCK

CREW

Surprise puzzle answer

The alligator’s cousin that was caught stealing was a — “CROOKODILE”

Classic Jumble Answers

HONEY

GUEST

CAMPUS

BITTEN

Surprise puzzle answer

The pirate ship on which Blackbeard and his crew sailed was a — “THUG” BOAT

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KEEP PLAYING …

More than just a Jumble brain teaser with Blackbeard and a scaly thief

For mental fitness and fun, BoomerMagazine.com presents Boomer Brain Games for baby boomers, a regularly updated mix of puzzles and quizzes to stimulate your mind and your sense of joy. We offer classic games such as Jumble and Boggle, a cartoon caption contest, and crossword puzzles and trivia quizzes with a hearty dose of baby boomer pop culture. Or head over to our sister publication, Seniors Guide, and play Sudoku online, updated every day!

See, exercise can be fun!


Healthy Aging Tips from UVA

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The health benefits of adapting even one or two positive habits can be profound, says Carol Manning, University of Virginia Memory & Aging Care Clinic director. We’re talking shifts around how we prepare go to bed, eating a side salad with lunch, going for evening walks, reading more.

Though simple, such changes can boost overall happiness, alleviate aches and pains, protect later-in-life mobility, and more. In fact, Johns Hopkins University led a study that showed regularly practicing certain healthy habits reduced risks of death from medical ailments by 40 percent among those aged 45 to 64.

Still, altering lifelong habits can be tough, says Manning. Major life transitions – like kids leaving for college, retirement, or pandemic-related shutdowns – provide excellent opportunities for implementation. Committing to positive lifestyle changes during such times can build happiness, confidence, and momentum moving forward.

Manning details four of her favorite healthy aging habits. If adapted, they can help you slow the aging process both inside and out.

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Read more of our review at BoomerMagazine.com/Keep-Your-Brain-Healthy, with a link to Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age.


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