Posted on 04/15/2019 2:59:37 AM PDT by nikos1121
Today’s Cryptogram
FXU EQCA CLNLF FE EZY YUBCLRBFLEQ ES FENEYYED DLCC HU EZY KEZHFM ES FEKBA. –SYBQPCLQ K. YEEMUOUCF
. This 3rd most frequent vowel in our language rains supreme today
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:
HOW BEAUTIFUL THE LEAVES GROW OLD. HOW FULL OF LIGHT AND COLOR ARE THEIR LAST DAYS. –JOHN BURROUGHS
Word 4 led to 8, and then it was straightforward. < 2mins.
3-ish minutes. typing in the dark, no coffee...
The double letter in the last name was my way in.
This puzzle should take 24 hours to solve... if one is Present. LOL
Took me about three minutes. It was smooth sailing. Guessed the first word, the fourth and fifth words became obvious then it was just taking time to finish words.
Does anyone here have an Alexa? I wonder if she can solve these puzzles.
3 min.
A monarch reigns supreme in all weather conditions.
There are things I manage to do OK in the dark...typing is not one of them.
My next keyboard will be illuminated...
Guessed the author in about 10 seconds. The rest was just paperwork.
Zipped right through because your clue made it too easy! LOL!
Had to look up the author... /jk
-PJ
Today a quickie 2 minutes. Very satisfying after a few trickier ones : )
?????????? Seriously?
/jk = just kidding. :)
Zipadeedoodah...
Had a couple of false starts earlier today, went at it again couple of minutes ago and
My oh My, what a wonderful day....
You didn’t read my clue?
-PJ
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