[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 or even one word 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:

You can then work on the puzzle without using pen and paper.

HAL'S CRYPTOGRAM HELPER

[nikos1121]

Let me know if you want on or off our Cryptogram Ping List, (currently at 53!)

Solution to our last puzzle:

ALWAYS GET MARRIED IN THE MORNING. THAT WAY IF IT DOESN'T WORK OUT YOU HAVEN'T WASTED THE WHOLE DAY. MICKEY ROONEY

[SMGFan]

NYtimes is worthless, but I do enjoy Sunday Magazine Crossword, various puzzles that change each week like acrostic , puns and anagrams and KenKEN . You can find free ones online.

And at 840 am on Sunday I tune in to the Puzzle with Will Shortz on NPR and turn it off at 850 am.

[JayGalt]

That was a sweet puzzle and true. 3 minutes.

[equaviator]

As a beginner working my way up to cryptograms, I could try solving the Sunday Jumble puzzle using only my memory and not fill in the little circles as I unscramble each word.

[A_perfect_lady]

Six minutes. The comma before a three letter word was a clue, but I’ve never heard of her.

[Texas Eagle]

Amen.

[grey_whiskers]

8 min. Needed coffee.

[sodpoodle]

I am somewhat intimidated - but decided to come up with some algebra;)

There are 26 letters in the alphabet: 5 vowels and 21 consonants....

All 2 letter words require at least one vowel......

Only two words uses one letter.... “I” and “A”......

The least used consonants in English are Z,X,V and Q.

I’m getting started;) Will comment in about TWO years!!!!