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What is the Daily Jumble?
The Daily Jumble is one of America's most beloved word puzzles, appearing in newspapers since 1954. Created by Martin Naydel and now produced by Tribune Content Agency, millions of people solve the Jumble every day.
Each puzzle consists of:
- 4 Scrambled Words — Unscramble each word to reveal the answer
- A Cartoon — Provides a visual clue for the final answer
- Circled Letters — Use these from solved words to form the final phrase
- Final Answer — A punny phrase that relates to the cartoon
Our Jumble Solver helps you unscramble any word instantly. Just enter the scrambled letters and we'll show you all possible English words—including the answer you're looking for!
How to Use This Jumble Solver
- Enter the scrambled letters — Type the jumbled word exactly as shown in your puzzle (e.g., KAACB)
- Click "Solve Jumble" — Our tool instantly searches through 280,000+ words
- Find your answer — Results show all valid words, with the most likely answer highlighted
- Repeat for each word — Solve all 4 scrambled words in your puzzle
- Solve the cartoon answer — Use the circled letters to form the final phrase
Jumble Solving Strategies
Want to solve Jumble puzzles without help? Master these techniques used by expert solvers:
Look for Prefixes
Common prefixes like UN-, RE-, PRE-, DIS-, and MIS- often appear at the start. If you spot these letter combinations, try them first.
Find Suffixes
Endings like -ED, -ING, -LY, -TION, -NESS, and -MENT are extremely common. Identify these first to narrow down possibilities.
Spot Double Letters
When you see repeated letters (AA, EE, OO, LL, SS), keep them together mentally. They often stay paired in the answer.
Common Letter Pairs
Look for frequent combinations: TH, CH, SH, QU, CK, PH. These almost always stay together in English words.
Vowel Placement
Most English words alternate consonants and vowels. If you have multiple vowels, try spreading them out.
Write It Out
Sometimes physically rearranging letters on paper helps your brain see patterns. Try writing letters in a circle.
How to Solve the Cartoon Jumble Answer
The final puzzle—unscrambling the circled letters into a phrase—is often the trickiest part. Here's how to crack it:
- Write out all circled letters — Collect them from your solved words
- Note the word layout — The puzzle shows how many words and letters per word (e.g., 5 + 2 + 3)
- Study the cartoon — The image always contains a visual pun or hint
- Look for common phrases — Jumble answers are often idioms, puns, or expressions
- Start with short words — 2-3 letter words (AS, OF, TO, THE, AND) are easier to spot
- Use our tool — Enter all circled letters to see possible word combinations
Example: Solving a Cartoon Answer
Circled Letters: AA ED ALY CRS (10 letters)
Layout: 5 + 2 + 3
Cartoon Clue: Teacher explaining why the sky is blue
Answer: CLEAR AS DAY ✓
Common Jumble Word Patterns
These patterns appear frequently in Daily Jumble puzzles:
_____LY
faulty, costly, partly, mostly, fairly
_____ED
coarse, placed, traced, graced, braced
UN____
unwed, unfed, unfit, until, under
RE____
react, reach, ready, realm, reap
____TION
action, nation, motion, potion, lotion
____NESS
sadness, madness, fitness, witness
The History of Jumble
The Jumble puzzle has a rich history spanning over 70 years:
- 1954 — Martin Naydel creates the first Jumble puzzle
- 1962 — Henri Arnold takes over as cartoonist, establishing the iconic style
- 1970s-80s — Jumble becomes one of America's most syndicated puzzles
- 1989 — Bob Lee joins as cartoonist
- 2000s — David L. Hoyt becomes the puzzle creator
- Today — Jumble appears in 600+ newspapers and reaches millions daily
The puzzle's enduring popularity comes from its perfect balance of challenge and accessibility. Unlike crosswords that require trivia knowledge, Jumble tests pure word recognition—a skill anyone can develop.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I play the Daily Jumble?
The Daily Jumble appears in hundreds of newspapers and online at the official Jumble website. Many newspaper websites also feature the puzzle in their games section.
What time does the new Jumble come out?
The Daily Jumble typically updates at midnight Eastern Time. Newspaper print editions may vary based on publication schedules.
Is using a Jumble solver cheating?
That's entirely up to you! Many people use solvers as learning tools to discover new words and improve their unscrambling skills. Others use them when stuck on a particularly tricky word. The puzzle is for enjoyment—play however makes you happy.
Why can't I find the answer even with the solver?
Double-check that you've entered the letters correctly. Jumble sometimes uses less common words. Our solver includes 280,000+ words, so if a valid English word exists, we'll find it.
How can I get better at solving Jumbles?
Practice daily! Train your brain to recognize common letter patterns, prefixes, and suffixes. Start by looking for word endings (-ED, -ING, -LY) and common letter pairs (TH, CH, SH). The more you practice, the faster you'll spot answers.
What's the difference between Jumble and anagrams?
Jumble puzzles give you scrambled letters to form ONE specific word. Anagrams rearrange letters of one word to form a different word (like "listen" → "silent"). Our tool handles both!