[nikos1121]

If you're just starting out on these, be patient, as you'll be proficient in no time.

Solving the puzzle under 8 minutes is good, under 6 very good, under 4 excellent and under two "you're a pro!"

Those of you looking for an added challenge can try to solve one sentence at a time, i.e. solve the entire first line, then go to the second line etc.

If you need a little help you can copy the cryptogram and paste it to Hal’s Helper below:

It’s easier to work on the puzzle without having to use your pencil.

HAL'S CRYPTOGRAM HELPER

[nikos1121]

Let me know if you want on or off our Cryptogram Ping List, (currently at 40!)

Solution to our last puzzle:

Three o'clock is always too late or too early for anything you want to do. Jean-Paul Sartre

Lot's of "O"s!!!! Challenging little puzzle yesterday. Many of you picked up the first two words out of the gate, and it was down hill from then on. Another clue was the two 3 letter words.

[clockwise]

Less than two minutes.

[A_perfect_lady]

Three minutes. Started with the contraction, which helped me get the 2nd word.

[JayGalt]

My first under two minutes! Yipee!

[stormhill]

Took me 14 minutes.

OTOH, I solved it without using any electronic aid or pencil and paper or anything. Just looking at the screen relying on only memory.

[Political Junkie Too]

Got it in a couple of minutes.

Agree that the contraction is the key.

-PJ

[xrmusn]

3...thanks for the excellent ‘clue’

clue a cryptogram for the cryptogram<: <: <:

[buffyt]

90 seconds. That one was easy. And we met the person who said that ... nice guy.