Jumble for Kids and Adults: Wood and Pesky Birds

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

The scrambled word game


grandson and grandfather on tablet and laptop, possibly doing a puzzle like Jumble. By Sepy67

Play this week’s Jumble mental games and giggles, featuring firewood chopping and pesky birds in the barn. 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: Chopping firewood cartoon as part of the mystery clue

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Next up, the Classic JUMBLE

Jumble Classic: with pesky birds in a barn as the clever clue

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Jumble for Kids Answers

PET

MESS

CLOG

DING

Surprise puzzle answer

The time it takes to chop a piece of firewood is a – SPLIT SECOND

Classic Jumble Answers

GOOFY

PILOT

STANZA

FINALE

Surprise puzzle answer

The birds flying around where the hay was stored in the barn were – ALOFT IN A LOFT

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KEEP PLAYING …

Much more than just the Jumble and pesky birds!

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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