Jumble Answers for January 31, 2026

Welcome to the Jumble answers for January 31, 2026. Today’s word jumble blends everyday frustrations with clever wordplay, leading to a cartoon answer that fits the situation perfectly.

CLUE WORDS

  • ESOHU = HOUSE
  • NLTIG = GLINT
  • HOCNSE = CHOSEN
  • SBPHIO = BISHOP

CARTOON PUZZLE

  • WHEN A HEAD COLD AND A TRAFFIC JAM SLOWED HER DOWN, THE RESULT WAS – – –

CARTOON ANSWER

OE GNT CN ISO = CONGESTION

FINAL JUMBLE ASWER

CONGESTION

Clue Words Breakdown

  • ESOHU → HOUSE: Rearranged to spell “HOUSE,” a place of residence.
  • NLTIG → GLINT: Unscrambles to “GLINT,” meaning a brief flash or sparkle.
  • HOCNSE → CHOSEN: Rearranged to form “CHOSEN,” meaning selected or picked.
  • SBPHIO → BISHOP: Forms “BISHOP,” a chess piece or religious title.

The clue words set the stage for obstacles and movement, making the cartoon answer a perfect fit for both traffic delays and a stuffy head cold.

Fun Fact

The word “congestion” comes from Latin roots meaning “to pile up,” which works just as well for traffic jams as it does for blocked sinuses.

What’s Happening Today in the U.S.

  • 🚗 End-of-week travel congestion increases as January wraps up.
  • 🤧 Cold and flu season remains active across much of the U.S.
  • 🧩 Daily puzzles continue to be a favorite winter brain break.

Notable Birthdays on January 31

  • Jackie Robinson (1919) – Baseball legend who broke MLB’s color barrier.
  • Justin Timberlake (1981) – Singer, actor, and performer.

People Who Left Us on 31st January

  • A. A. Milne (1882–1956) – Author of the “Winnie-the-Pooh” books.

National & Food Holidays

  • 🎉 National Hot Chocolate Day
  • 🧩 Backwards Day – A lighthearted celebration of doing things differently.

Today in History

  • 1865: The U.S. Congress passes the 13th Amendment, abolishing slavery.
  • 1919: Jackie Robinson is born in Cairo, Georgia.
  • 1958: Explorer 1, the first U.S. satellite, is launched into orbit.

Jumble Puzzle Poetry

A sniffle here, a brake light there,
Progress slowed beyond repair.
Roads and noses blocked in sight—
Congestion ruled both day and night.

FAQs

The clue words are HOUSE, GLINT, CHOSEN, and BISHOP. The cartoon answer is CONGESTION.

It cleverly describes both traffic jams and the symptoms of a head cold shown in the cartoon.

Most solvers find it approachable, with familiar clue words and a relatable cartoon scene.

The Jumble answers for January 30, 2026, was ““AAH” INSPIRING”, solved from the clue words NANNY, PORCH, ITALIC, and SIDING.