[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 2 "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]

Don’t hesitate to share what you like about the Daily Cryptogram quote with the group along with tips on how you solved the puzzle.

Many of you share how much you enjoy doing these in my private reply. For example, racing to solve the puzzle with your spouse.

I ENCOURAGE YOU TO PLEASE SHARE THOSE WONDERFUL COMMENTS WITH GROUP!

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Welcome “An.American.Expatriate” to our Cryptogram Family!!!

Solution to our last puzzle:

A CRITIC IS A MAN WHO KNOWS THE WAY BUT CAN’T DRIVE THE CAR. KENNETH TYNAN

Another puzzle from the Arkansas Gazette . Many of you picked up the first word, “A” knowing a noun followed that would give you the third word “IS”. That gave you a pretty good guess on the contraction. Finding two words starting with “T” figures it to be “THE”, and from there it’s ramming speed solving what’s left to the end.

[grey_whiskers]

Easiest one ever, as fast as I could click.
< 2 min.

[JustSurrounded]

I've been feeling a bit guilty that you provide us with daily entertainment, but you don't get to join the fun! Here's a little one for you ... just so you can work a puzzle, too!

LUXPQCG QY COXC EOQAO, EOUT GHK YCHJ MUPQUNQTR QT QC, FHUYT'C RH XEXG. JOQPQJ V. FQAV

[A_perfect_lady]

About 4 minutes— although since I didn’t get the last name, this one kind of counts as a Could Not Solve Without Cheating... Started with the contraction and that gave me the 2nd word. Never heard of her, though. Had to google to get the last name.

[Political Junkie Too]

Five minutes. Don't know the author.

-PJ

[JayGalt]

That was a grim one and it took 10 minutes. I guess I’m not in sync with grim.

[freedom1st]

3 min.