Today’s Cryptogram

[nikos1121]

From today’s Arkansas Gazette. Anything under 4 minutes is good, under 2 is excellent, and 1 minute or less is extraordinary.

ECZZVN BM BCZ XZS IZQV QXO QXMBCZV ECQXEZ KMV AN BM HZB RB VRHCB. —MTVQC SRXKVZI

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

[nikos1121]

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Solution to our last puzzle:

MAKE A RESOLUTION TO STAY SAFE THIS NEW YEAR’S EVE; DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE. YOUR PUZZLE FRIEND

[grey_whiskers]

Maybe 90 sec. 2nd and 3rd words by grammar and letter patterns, then it just happened.

[nikos1121]

That was fast!!!

[Lonesome in Massachussets]

It was a snap. Electronics sure helps.

[MustKnowHistory]

Piece of cake.

[Magnum44]

It’s the beginning of the new year, the new decade, and a new BONUS puzzle!!! Yeah!

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, it’s a race to post a funny pic, gif, or meme that indisputably shows you solved the puzzle. Try to figure out what movie or show it’s from, not just solve the cryptogram.

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, Your first BONUS quote of the new year. Ready, set, go!

LEXCM, RAJ'WM QAI IETMM KXSTL. RAJ OXC'I EXWM LSB OXTPL! RAJ OXC'I EXWM LSB OXTPL SC X NSWM-OXTP QXYM! - TJLIR

[Magnum44]

For today’s puzzle from nikos :

[grey_whiskers]

Re: Bonus Puzzle

[null and void]

What kind of bees give milk?

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. Boobees!

[pinkandgreenmom]

“Piece of cake.”

LOL, I see what you did there!

[AloneInMass]

1:15.

Not for nothing, but I couldn’t figure out the word “puzzle” in yesterday’s puzzle.

[cartan]

Common letter, short words, done.

YOUR PUZZLE FRIEND

Doh! I was wondering: “CUDDLE FRIEND? Huh?”

[gundog]

We think along the same lines when solving these. I don’t think the author’s idea of HZBBRH RB VRHCB.aligns with ours, though.

[gundog]

[Magnum44]

Just back from a range session, and I see we have a winner! Did you figure out the movie it’s from? 😀

[Magnum44]

And a first runner up with honorable mention for identifying the movie 🤣😂😝

Congrats!!!