Jumble for Kids and Adults: Ghosts & Teachers

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | April 25th, 2022

The scrambled word game


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Jumble puzzles are brain boosting and laughter inducing! Unscramble the words and the humorous bonus answer. We present two jumbles each week, the classic and the kids’ version. 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 brain boosting Jumble puzzles, can expand vocabulary, strengthen word recall, improve working memory, and keep your brain in tip-top shape, throughout life. Throw in a humorous answer for the added boost of humor.

 

Jumble for Kids: Jumble puzzles are mind boosting and laughter inducing

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Next up, the Classic JUMBLE

 

Brain boosting Classic Jumble puzzle, with "verb" answer

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Jumble for Kids Answers

JOY

SOON

BAND

MOVE

Surprise puzzle answer

If ghosts wore pants, what type of pants would they wear? – “BOO” JEANS

Classic Jumble Answers

BEGUN

HOUSE

SHRIMP

INVENT

Surprise puzzle answer

The teacher was explaining action words to the students and was being – VERBOSE

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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.

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