Jumble for Kids and Adults: Riddles and Spreadsheets

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | March 13th, 2023

The scrambled word game


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Play this week’s Jumble mental games with riddles and spreadsheets as the surprise answers from the, well, riddles. 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 with a riddle as the surprise answer

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Next up, the Classic JUMBLE

Classic Jumble puzzle with a spreadsheet final answer. For Jumble puzzles post with riddles and spreadsheets

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Jumble for Kids Answers

JAY

LAWN

LONG

FORK

Surprise puzzle answer

What can fly all day but not travel anywhere? – A FLAG

Classic Jumble Answers

CLOWN

ABATE

EXHALE

SNEEZE

Surprise puzzle answer

She was learning to use Microsoft’s spreadsheet program and thought it was – EXCELLENT

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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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