Posted on 11/18/2019 4:53:52 AM PST by nikos1121
Today’s Cryptogram
From the Arkansas Gazette
XU XP IK DGUFI QXWXQDKQ EYDK JRV BXOD UYD CXFB JRV’WD AIBBDK XK BRWD EXUY. —NBIFO CISBD
You can find this little fun word game, to combat early dementia and senility in us baby boomers, in several daily publications.
The way it works is a letter stands for another letter. For example: AXYDLBAAXR is LONGFELLOW (does not apply to today's cryptogram).
Beware, the game is very addictive. If this is your first time, don't be intimidated.
PLEASE DO NOT post the answer in general comments, but DO post your time and any tips you might give the group on how you solve these puzzles as puzzle solvers love to hear how you made out.
You can certainly send your solution to my private reply, or if you need a hint for today’s Cryptogram.
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.
The contraction
First three words....
I don’t give a darn
1st 2 words & the contraction got me going.
Yes. Plus the first three words.
Wasted 3 min getting the contraction wrong.
Started afresh and didn’t look back.
No ping today? Found it anyway!
Solution to our last puzzle:
THE ONLY PEOPLE WHO NEVER TUMBLE ARE THOSE WHO NEVER MOUNT THE HIGH WIRE. —OPRAH WINFREY
Frankly my dear......etc..etc
Of course, never saw that movie, so am stuck.
Just now saw this. It took me about 10 min. I used to do these alot. fun
The contractions and 2 letter words are where I usually start. Sometimes I have to switch a few around, but it eventually comes to fruition. I sent my answer off. Although I’d never heard the quote before, frankly...I can see this person saying this very thing. :-)
OK - add me to the ping list, please....I like cryptograms....
Very kind words. I sure will and will also feature your addition to the familia.
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