Posted on 05/02/2019 2:52:03 AM PDT by nikos1121
Today’s Cryptogram
ETO ZXCACGK GE RZHJAD ACND’M BRZAADHFDM CM Z VDZMTOD EN ETO MGODHFGR EN BRZOZBGDO. —ADM XOELH.
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.
I like your little subtle hints! No, i love them!
3 1/2 min. The usual clues were not used.
Solution to our last puzzle:
FANTASIES ARE ABOUT THINGS THAT CAN’T HAPPEN, AND SCIENCE FICTION IS ABOUT THINGS THAT CAN HAPPEN. RAY BRADBURY
I usually get these very quickly but today I am stumped.
Dis you see the clue? Measuring tape?
Yes I saw the clue but tried to get too clever, LOL. I finally figured it out...
I had several false starts, but then I focused on the double-letter word (and the one letter word) until I figure out what that word was. The rest then fell into place.
-PJ
40 minutes. No clue used. I’m impressed by those who knock most these things off in minutes counted on one hand.
I am proud of you because you
adapted, persevered you overcame
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