Posted on 03/31/2019 2:46:36 AM PDT by nikos1121
Today’s Cryptogram
CAO VLF HOWPY CAOI AKF
NGWFTJ NGLN ANGUI EUAEPU
VLF OJU, LFY AFVU CAO PULIF NGLN
CAO’PP FUMUI HU NGU JLRU LTLWF. --JNUMU QAHJ
You can find this little fun word game, to combat early dementia and senility in us baby boomers, in several daily publications, unfortunately they are copyrighted so we can't use them here. So, we're just going to make up our own.
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.
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.
Solution to our last puzzle:
AGE IS SOMETHING THAT DOESN'T MATTER, UNLESS YOU'RE CHEESE--LUIS BUNUEL
Got it.
SAME KEY: TAAY QAH
A relaxing start to Sunday. The E went in and the rest fell into place as quick as I could pick the letters 2 min. A revealing look at the mind of a man who was very elusive.
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Same letter substitution as the original. It contains a mild pun.
i finally took the time to try one of your ciphers. I used to do these years ago and the technique came right back, especially using Hal’s handy tool. If you’re interested in the history of American cryptology, “The Woman Who Smashed Codes,” about Elizabeth Friedman, is a good read.
Thank you, and I will check that out.
Yes, many of us did these in the past, and we’ve taken them up again.
We have a small but loyal following. I try to get one out every morning.
Can I add you to our CG Ping List?
90 seconds. The contraction gave it away.
I met the author once back in the early 90’s.
~2 min, as fast as I could drag and drop the cursor.
2 minutes.
I started with the contraction like the other poster said to.
But I notice, for me it's purely linguistic patterns, not letter-frequency. That has never really helped me.
I knew you’d jump on this one....for the reasons you gave...
I think you’ve graduated to the next level, ie where you solve each line at time.
Try it tomorrow...
You start with the first line, and you can’t go to the second unless you solve it and so forth....
BTW, great quote from a great person....who is certainly missed.......
Hey, whoa, hey, whoa... let's not get carried away! LOL!
Made some “bad” assumptions so it took longer - 3 to 4 minutes.
The key is “CAO’PP” - get that right - the “job” is easy. ....
Good job... Missed you at 5am....
Hey, Kindergarten teachers can do anything....
Kindergarten teacher? I teach high school English. We don’t do this one-line-at-a-time business. =)
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