Today’s Cryptogram

7/09/2019 | Nikos1121

[nikos1121]

Today’s Cryptogram

H CFOFW TAWVFG J TJBF, RNG HC MANW BJYF, H’XX RF VXJI GA ZJEF JC FKBFUGHAC. –VWANBQA ZJWK

Today’s CG is courtesy of the Arkansas Gazette.

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.

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

Solution to our last puzzle:

COMICS CAN BE AN EXTREMELY POWERFUL WAY TO EXPRESS A MESSAGE. —SANDRA BELL-LUNDY

[nikos1121]

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[cartan]

I made several wrong guesses, but the author’s name corrected most of them which made it easy, overall.

[gundog]

First two words obvious, fait accompli after that.

[gundog]

I did this one pretty much one word at a time, but looking at it afterwards, the 3 _J_F words are intriguing. Too bad the single letters , ABCBD, and conjunction doomed it. I think the authors are more concerned with providing clues than challenges. Admittedly, they’re always picking up new players, but I’d like to see some truly grueling selections.

[freedom1st]

30 sec. Recognized the 2nd word, then remembered the quote. Filled in left to right.

[Magnum44]

45 secs 😂

[Political Junkie Too]

Two minutes. Get the contraction and two one-letter words and the "e," and the rest opens up.

-PJ

[null and void]

I hate you.

About 5 minutes.

That the author is a communist didn’t help...

[A_perfect_lady]

LOL!! That’s a cute one. Quick and easy too. That second word I now recognize immediately.

[WASCWatch]

Yep; easiest one yet.

[xrmusn]

Wheres the Duck?

I want my 100 bucks....<: <: <:

[null and void]

Why a duck?
Why not a chicken?

[xrmusn]

Author....

Say the secret word and the duck will give you 100 bucks etc etc