Today’s Cryptogram

10/25/2019 | Nikos1121

[nikos1121]

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Today’s Cryptogram

Courtesy The Arkansas Gazette

CAV LVEJ CVBC XD QXJD EIN KI JKDV KB IXC BCEMKIQ XFC XD CAV LXFQA, PFC QVCCKIQ XFC EDCVL UV ELV KI. —BXFLRV XPBRFLV

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

THE IN THING NOW IS TO SCROLL DOWN TO MAGNUM44’S “HELPFUL HINT” BEFORE YOU SOLVE THE PUZZLE.

[nikos1121]

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Solution to our last puzzle:

WIT OUGHT TO BE A GLORIOUS TREAT LIKE CAVIAR; NEVER SPREAD IT ABOUT LIKE MARMALADE.---NOEL COWARD

[nikos1121]

[A_perfect_lady]

I made a false start on that 3rd word, but once I backed out and tried again (ahem) I got the ... author.

[Magnum44]

[Magnum44]

[teeman8r]

wow... good one...

15 minutes...

thanks

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[freedom1st]

Got fooled by third word. Getting the word after the comma put me on the right path. This was tougher for me than most. My score was a bogey, about 4 minutes.

[nikos1121]

that’s terrible...

[Magnum44]

[nikos1121]

I think this weekend we should all wear a piece of clothing from that movie....

[nikos1121]

How is that related to the puzzle Magnum?

[nikos1121]

This was one of Magnum44's hint, that The CG Board of Directors Rejected.

[Magnum44]

CG Board??? This thread is moving up into the big time, I see. :)

[gundog]

I recognized the author and thought I had the third word on the initial reading. First word torpedoed the third, somAi started with the author, and was done quickly.

[gundog]

I wonder if I can still get a free bowl of soup with that hat.

[Magnum44]

But it looks good on you. ;)