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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

1 posted on 02/17/2019 5:22:43 AM PST by nikos1121
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To: alicewonders; A_perfect_lady; BBQToadRibs; BlueLancer; Bob434; buffyt; capecodder; ...
Let me know if you want on or off our Cryptogram Ping List, (currently at 55!)

Solution to our last puzzle:

In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or step back into safety. Abraham Maslow

Toughest puzzle to date, IMO. Came out of Arkansas Gazette Cryptoquote. When you can't get started, your best alternative is to fire up

HAL'S CRYPTOGRAM HELPER

and go after the most frequent letters, thusly you'll find "e" and "t". This one was tough, because the author is unknown. In the end, a quote worthy of the trouble.it took to solve it.

Today's author is one you should learn to recognize.

2 posted on 02/17/2019 5:32:22 AM PST by nikos1121
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Quick and easy today.


3 posted on 02/17/2019 5:57:30 AM PST by Magnum44 (My comprehensive terrorism plan: Hunt them down and kill them)
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2 mins


10 posted on 02/17/2019 7:01:45 AM PST by clockwise
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4-1/2 minutes


12 posted on 02/17/2019 7:04:00 AM PST by null and void (If socialism is so grand, why are Guatemalans coming here instead of going to Venezuela?)
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4 min today. When it revealed I thought “so true”!
I gave up on yesterday’s.


14 posted on 02/17/2019 7:47:37 AM PST by weston (As far s I'm concerned, it's Christ or nothing)
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3 MINUTES


19 posted on 02/17/2019 8:02:43 PM PST by SolidRedState (I used to think bizarro world was a fiction.)
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