Today’s Cryptogram

[nikos1121]

Today’s Cryptogram

DCC JWIDX DFLKUXY JDQG UXG UZ IUZG UV LJGYG YGQGX FDWYGY: FJDXFG, XDLWZG, FUIHWCYKUX, JDAKL, ZGDYUX, HDYYKUX, DXO OGYKZG. ——DZKYLULCG

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

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Solution to our last puzzle:

The highest reward for a man’s toil is not what he gets by it but what he becomes by it. – John Ruskin

[pinkandgreenmom]

2 minutes. Got the first word first.

[MustKnowHistory]

30 seconds. The list gave it away, and the second to last word in the list.

[gundog]

Author....

[Magnum44]

It’s a Christmas special BONUS puzzle!!! Yeah!

It’s been a while, so just to remind everyone of the rules: The BONUS puzzle is a funny quote from a movie, TV show, comedian, or other notorious personality. When you solve the quote, like the Nikos cryptogram, don’t post the solution. But unlike Nikos puzzle, you post a funny pic, gif, or meme that indisputably shows you solved the puzzle.

If you are first to post a pic or gif, you get a coveted award. Yeah! But wait, there’s more! Anyone who replies with a funny pic, gif, or meme is eligible for an honorable mention, so solve the quote and share some fun and humor with your fellow freepers.

The BONUS is not intended to be any harder or any easier than the regular quote (its usually easier) but don’t get hung up on it not being too challenging. The idea is to have fun and share some humor and laughs.

Ok, after a long break, here it is. Your special Christmas season BONUS quote. Ready, set, go!

“F JZCV YJWFQCHZQ. CJV HZMM FQ USMM EU KECJFKI PSC DEHVK ZKX YJFMXWVK. ZMM LES JVZW FQ, ‘F DZKC CJFQ,’ ‘IVC HV CJFQ,’ ‘F JZGV CE JZGV CJFQ’… ZKX CJVK CJVWV’Q CJV YJFMXWVK. ZKX CJVL’WV ZMM PL HL QCEWV ’YZSQV CJVL QCSYT CJV HZMM QZKCZ WFIJC ESCQFXV WFKIFKI JFQ QCSOFX PVMM. ZQ FU LES KVVX Z PVMM CE KECFYV Z 300-OESKX ZMYEJEMFY FK Z WVX QSFC. ‘JE, JE, JE,’ ZMM XZL MEKI. QE, KFYV ZQ YZK PV, F IE ESCQFXV, ZQT JFH CE QJSC CJV JVMM SO. JV CZTVQ Z QDFKI ZC HV. QE F MZL Z JEET FKCE JFQ UZC PVMML ZKX JV IEVQ XEDK. PVZWX YEHVQ EUU, ZMM CJV TFXQ QCZWC YWLFKI ZKX F’H CJV PZX ISL.” - ZM PSKXL

[freedom1st]

First word and LJGYG got me going. About 2 min. An ancient and true quotation.

[A_perfect_lady]

Oh, that’s a good one. I guessed the first word correctly and the rest just kind of came with a word here and a word there. I’d say it was under 2 minutes this time.

[Magnum44]

[gundog]

[Magnum44]

A Christmas season BONUS winner! 🥇🥳😝

[gundog]

A nice quote, that harkens back to a simpler time....

[alloysteel]

Greek philosophy -

[MustKnowHistory]

I got it. Took a few minutes.

[grey_whiskers]

1 min. Like you, first word. Got one letter wrong, fixed it immediately.

[grey_whiskers]

Very easy but very long on the Bonus Puzzle. About 3-min.

[Magnum44]

Long but worth the stroll down memory lane. 🤣

i’ll try to squeeze in a few funny holiday related quotes between. Now and the new year. I promise the others won’t be so long. 😂

I’ll be looking for your pic entry next time. 😝

[pinkandgreenmom]

Love the bonus puzzles!!

[Phil DiBasquette]

Drink more ovaltine

[1_Rain_Drop]

close to two minutes.Guessed the first word and the next and the next....