Jumbles: Self Portrait and a Cruise

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | September 19th, 2022

The scrambled word game for kids and adults


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Play this week’s Jumble mental games and giggles, of a cruise ship and self portrait. 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 puzzle for kids, with a family on a cruise ship as the cartoon image

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Next up, the Classic JUMBLE

classic Jumble puzzle: a self portrait of the puzzle masters

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Jumble for Kids Answers

SHY

RAKE

FEED

TEST

 

Surprise puzzle answer

They were on a cruise ship in the Caribbean where it was easy to – SEE THE SEA

Classic Jumble Answers

ANNUL

BLEAK

DAMAGE

SCREWY

Surprise puzzle answer (could it be a self portrait?!)

There’s a Jumble cartoon each day because the artist has never – DRAWN A BLANK

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Much more than just the Jumble brain teaser game

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!

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