Daily Jumble hints and answers for August 9, 2026

The scrambles and the cartoon caption, then a first-letter hint for each word, then the answers if you need them. Nothing is revealed until you tap.

Scrambled words4
Final letters11
CreatorsHoyt & Knurek
DaySunday

Today’s Jumble scrambles

The scrambled words and the cartoon caption, no spoilers.

SRAEO5 letters
UDGOH5 letters
LDNUOA6 letters
SIFLSO6 letters
“When asked how her long-distance relationship was going, she said —”
ROSOGOADFOSfinal answer letters

Jumble hints for August 9, 2026

A first letter for each scrambled word. Open one at a time and stop as soon as it clicks.

1
Word 1 starts withThe first letter is A.
2
Word 2 starts withThe first letter is D.
3
Word 3 starts withThe first letter is U.
4
Word 4 starts withThe first letter is F.
Spoiler

Jumble answers today

SRAEOAROSE
UDGOHDOUGH
LDNUOAUNLOAD
SIFLSOFOSSIL
Cartoon answerSOFARSOGOOD

How to solve today’s Jumble

Rearrange each scrambled word into a real English word. Certain letter positions are circled; collect those letters and unscramble them into the final answer, using the cartoon and its caption as the clue. The caption usually contains a pun that the answer completes.

Want the full method? Read our Jumble strategy and tips, or check how to play Jumble on the hub.

Jumble tips for tomorrow

  • Look for common endings. If the scramble contains E and D, try putting -ED at the end. ING, ER and LY are also common.
  • Pair the consonants. Group letters that commonly sit together, like TH, CH, ST and PR, and build around them.
  • Use the cartoon. The final answer is always a pun on the picture. Read the caption twice before unscrambling.

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What are the Jumble answers for August 9, 2026?+

The 4 words are AROSE, DOUGH, UNLOAD, FOSSIL and the cartoon answer is SOFARSOGOOD.

Who writes the Daily Jumble?+

The puzzle is created by David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek for Tribune Content Agency.

Where can I find past Jumble answers?+

Every date has its own page on GameAnswers.com with all the unscrambled words and the cartoon answer.

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