Today’s Cryptogram

6/2/2019 | Nikos1121

[nikos1121]

Today’s Cryptogram

XUPHP WL QVHP LXYOWBWXM XUKE UMBHVSPE WE XUP YEWTPHLP, KEB WX UKL K ZVESPH LUPZC ZWCP. --- CHKER NKOOK

You can find this little fun word game, to combat early dementia and senility in us baby boomers, in several daily publications.

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.

[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!"

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

[JayGalt]

Wondrously strange as befits the author 2 minutes

[nikos1121]

Now that was fast!!!!!

I think the first to words kick things off...

[nikos1121]

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Welcome: null and void

Solution to our last puzzle:

I'M ALL IN FAVOR OF KEEPING DANGEROUS WEAPONS OUT OF THE HANDS OF FOOLS. LET'S START WITH TYPEWRITERS. ---FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT

[Lonesome in Massachussets]

02:08.75

First word is a giveaway. More an excise in typing.

The key is given in white font. Select text or cut and paste to read. Letters not used in the message are indicated by "?":

_CODE -> _PLAIN
A -> ?
B -> D
C -> F
D -> ?
E -> N
F -> ?
G -> ?
H -> R
I -> ?
J -> ?
K -> A
L -> S
M -> Y
N -> Z
O -> P
P -> E
Q -> M
R -> K
S -> G
T -> V
U -> H
V -> O
W -> I
X -> T
Y -> U
Z -> L

[freedom1st]

2 and 1/2 min. Recognized 1st word pattern and it was fill in the blanks.

[grey_whiskers]

First two words. Between 1 and 2 min. And the quote isn’t Einstein.

[Magnum44]

Its another Grand BONUS puzzle day!! ,

Yes, it’s BONUS time once again. That laughable time when you get to solve a humorous quote from a classic funny movie, comedian, or entertainer. The trick is, unlike nikos puzzle where you don’t want to post spoilers, with the BONUS puzzle it’s a race for first solution posted, BUT you don’t post the solution directly, You post a funny pic ,gif, or meme that shows you solved it. First pic or gif wins the prize with full bragging rights. Honorable mentions for all original pic or gif posts.

Don’t get wrapped up in how easy or hard it is. Just solve it and post something funny and share the fun.

Now today’s may actually be a challenge as well as there aren’t many of the easy clues like contractions or two letter words, so give it your best and have fun.

Here it is (with anticipation and drum roll). Ready, set, solve:

NKAK VQBOMKG OQJQEUQO, OMWPU. NEBKU NCTXKB OQJQEUQO, EXJCVCX. AEAE JEUU OQJQEUQO, VEA UEBOHKJV. - EWULKB TCHQMU

😝

[Magnum44]

Bonus puzzle post up 😂

[Magnum44]

1:30 on today’s quote. Kind of funny and true.😆

[Magnum44]

Try post 8 🤣

[freedom1st]

https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/d8d5040e-efe8-4d8c-8dc5-5daf2f0918a2

[Magnum44]

Wow, I was thinking that would be harder. What was the give away? I have to ding you though. You posted a link, not a pic...🤣 Rules is rules. There must be order or it’s just chaos.

[freedom1st]

Well, I made a guess at where the “e”s were. I then figured out 3rd, 7th, and 11th word. I remembered this repeating word from the media quote. Understand about the rules. That’s OK. It was a fun puzzle. Thanks for posting each week.

[Magnum44]

Thanks for playing 😝

[gundog]

Single letter, then author’s last name....

[Political Junkie Too]

Under two minutes. With the one-letter word, the three-letter word after the comma, and the "the", the rest fell into place.

-PJ

[gundog]

Knowing your track record on these, I started with the author’s name.

[A_perfect_lady]

Those first three words jumped right out of me. I was laughing as I finished it.

[gundog]

Continuing the theme, but in admittedly poor taste.