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JUMBLE
Jumble: OUTDO COURT FENNEL ZEALOT
Answer: They thought the telemarketer’s approach to selling was − UNCALLED-FOR
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CRYPTOGRAPHY PUZZLESCelebrity Cipher
“There’s a bit of magic in everything, and then some loss to even things out.” − Lou Reed
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Cryptoquote
THERE ARE ONLY TWO WAYS TO LIVE YOUR LIFE. ONE IS AS THOUGH NOTHING IS A MIRACLE. THE OTHER IS AS THOUGH EVERYTHING IS A MIRACLE. − ALBERT EINSTEIN
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Cryptoquip
AMERICAN STATE IN WHICH RESIDENTS CONSUME WHOPPING AMOUNTS OF ALBACORE AND BLUEFIN: TUNA-SEE.
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OTHER PUZZLESBoggle
WINDY SUNNY RAINY CLOUDY STORMY
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Lexigo
VISITS, STARTER, REVIVES, SWERVED, DETER
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Puzzle solutions for Friday, Dec. 5, 2025