Today’s Cryptogram

7/21/2019 | Nikos1121

[nikos1121]

Today’s Cryptogram

MRHI XIRXDI UPVG OZIWV EPZVNIM WZI JPMWOZIIWADI, UGPDI RVGIZM UPVG OZIWV EPBIM WZI JIDPOGVSND. –DW ZRBGISRNBWNDJ

Today's Cryptogram is the from 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:

ANY FINE MORNING, A POWER SAW CAN FELL A TREE THAT TOOK A THOUSAND YEARS TO GROW. —EDWIN WAY TEALE

[Lonesome in Massachussets]

Me ping laddie. I nae got a ping.

[Lonesome in Massachussets]

Start with the second word, and all things will come to you.

[Magnum44]

It’s BONUS puzzle time!!😝

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.

I’ve got stacks of honorable mention awards laying about, so just because someone solves the quote first doesn’t mean you cant contribute to the fun.

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

Today’s puzzle should be fun and easy. Be creative with your replies 😝

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

M CINSG ESVVCEDMIR ZLSDCEDMSI PSICG, ZADDMIR YJSLCO DS YSLQ, VSKI-OJKLQMIR. M CINSG ZVKIDMIR HSPHO MI ZCSZVC'O EKLO. DJCOC KLC K BCY SB PG BKUSLMDC DJMIRO.- FKIIG UCLPMI

[freedom1st]

Thanks, the 2nd word got me off to a good start. About 3 min.

[Magnum44]

Good clue. I need to remember to recognize that second word. About two minutes. Appropriate to nikos theme today. Don’t recognize the author though.

[Steven Tyler]

Took a flyer on word six, which revealed word two, then word four, then the rest came together

[buffyt]

Me, too! I “saw” that second word immediately, but the rest took a while.

[zeebee]

[buffyt]

That second word is always a great start.

[Magnum44]

Winner! and a new participant to the Bonus puzzle. 🥇

[gundog]

[Magnum44]

“Once” 😝 Honorable mention!!

[Political Junkie Too]

Three minutes. Found the common three-letter word, which eventually gave me the long word before the comma. The rest flowed after that.

-PJ

[A_perfect_lady]

That was a cute one. LOL!

[Yossarian]

[Lonesome in Massachussets]

I do recognize the author. He was full of those cheerful little aphorism.

[Lonesome in Massachussets]

Didn’t recognize the author, but the name fit the clue.

[Magnum44]

A completely different set of favorite things..., but ok😜. Another honorable mention!

[Magnum44]

Yes to 17. Confused by 18 though. You did then did not? 🤪