It's ScuttleButton Time!

People are constantly asking for hints about solving the weekly ScuttleButton puzzles.

While I usually shy away from doing such things, this week I'm going to make an exception.

As many of you know, this weekend is the running of the Preakness, the second jewel in horse racing's triple crown. And that for the first time in ages, a filly is favored to win it. Well, this week's ScuttleButton has absolutely nothing to do with the Preakness or horse racing.

Hope that helps.

Don't forget the rules: Take one word (or concept) per button, add 'em up, and whaddaya get? Usually the answer to the rebus is a famous name or a common expression. And don't focus on a political answer. It doesn't necessarily have to be political, though it could be.

A correct answer chosen at random gets his or her name in this column. Personally, I can't imagine a greater honor.

You can't use the comments box at the bottom of the page for your answer. Send submission (plus your name and city/state — you won't win without that) to politicaljunkie@npr.org.

ScuttleButton is a regular Friday feature on the Political Junkie blog. Here's the answer to last week's puzzle.

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Good luck, have fun, and happy Friday!