Jumble Puzzles: A Cat and a Game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | January 19th, 2026

Two scrambled word challenges – Jumble for Kids and the Classic


Grandparents and granddaughters on a laptop, perhaps playing the Jumble puzzles with a cat and a game

Play this week’s Jumble puzzles with a cat and a game. Unscramble the words and the humorous bonus answer to kick off the Fun & Games. 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 puzzles with a cat and a game - Kids puzzle with a cat at a Mexican restaurant

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Next up, the Classic JUMBLE

 

Jumble puzzles with a cat and a game - Jumble classic with people playing tug of war

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Jumble for Kids Answers

CRY

QUIZ

PORK

PATH

Surprise puzzle answer

The cat at the Mexican restaurant was enjoying her – “PURRITO”

Classic Jumble Answers

SPOIL

AMUSE

CUDDLE

DRIVEL

Surprise puzzle answer

The tug-of-war was going well until he – PULLED A MUSCLE

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KEEP PLAYING …

More than just a Jumble brain teaser with a cat and a game

Engaging in activities that challenge the brain can be beneficial to players of any age. Puzzles can keep the brain engaged, which is crucial as we age. The act of puzzle-solving can stimulate mental faculties, help improve focus, and possibly even improve short-term memory.

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.

Head over to our sister publication, Seniors Guide, and play online puzzles that are updated every day, for new challenges daily!

Online puzzles, updated daily on SeniorsGuide.com:

Sudoku

Crossword Puzzles

SmartFriends: A different puzzle daily, great to share with friends

Jumble Word Puzzle

See, exercise can be fun!

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