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Today’s Cryptogram

Posted on 01/11/2020 3:46:52 AM PST by nikos1121

QPW VZQK NKNYTTM WZ RZ RJX FXC UJZ OSZGX RJXPS YQPTPRM RZ ZNRWSZU KFYTT ZCXK. —SYTOJ XFXSKZC

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.


TOPICS: Chit/Chat
KEYWORDS: brain; cryptogram; puzzle; todayscryptogram
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


1 posted on 01/11/2020 3:46:52 AM PST by nikos1121
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Solution to our last puzzle:

NOTHING HAPPENS IN CRICKET, EVER. EVEN THE HIGHLIGHTS RESEMBLE A FREEZE FRAME. —CHARLIE BROOKER


2 posted on 01/11/2020 3:48:02 AM PST by nikos1121
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3 posted on 01/11/2020 3:55:34 AM PST by Lonesome in Massachussets (Every election is more or less an advance auction of stolen goods. - H. L. Mencken)
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To: Lonesome in Massachussets

you’ll blow your eye out, kid.


4 posted on 01/11/2020 4:16:01 AM PST by scrabblehack
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To: Lonesome in Massachussets

Good question! Figured out which three letter word was which, and then off to the races.


5 posted on 01/11/2020 4:30:35 AM PST by MustKnowHistory
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6 posted on 01/11/2020 4:43:33 AM PST by Magnum44 (My comprehensive terrorism plan: Hunt them down and kill them.)
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To: Magnum44

Waldo lived here. I drive by it every day.


7 posted on 01/11/2020 4:52:17 AM PST by Lonesome in Massachussets (Every election is more or less an advance auction of stolen goods. - H. L. Mencken)
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To: nikos1121

1 minute, not too big of a challenge.


8 posted on 01/11/2020 6:02:08 AM PST by Jonah Hex
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To: Lonesome in Massachussets
You beat me out of the starting gate this morning. 😉
9 posted on 01/11/2020 6:22:45 AM PST by Magnum44 (My comprehensive terrorism plan: Hunt them down and kill them.)
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To: Lonesome in Massachussets
Groans. Yes, you're right.

I wouldn't have solved the puzzle without you.

10 posted on 01/11/2020 7:08:49 AM PST by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change with out notice.)
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To: nikos1121
Just for fun...


11 posted on 01/11/2020 7:19:10 AM PST by null and void (The government wants to disarm us after 243 yrs 'cuz they plan to do things we would shoot them for!)
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To: grey_whiskers

I was afraid that that clue would spoil it.


12 posted on 01/11/2020 7:38:06 AM PST by Lonesome in Massachussets (Every election is more or less an advance auction of stolen goods. - H. L. Mencken)
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To: nikos1121

Words 4,5,6...


13 posted on 01/11/2020 8:21:26 AM PST by gundog ( Hail to the Chief, bitches!)
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To: nikos1121
Probably 45 seconds today. Got the RJX which opened up the last name of the author and off I went.
14 posted on 01/11/2020 8:42:57 AM PST by Mr Fuji
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To: nikos1121

Got to admit, “freeze frame” had me totally stumped, even with the EE in place.


15 posted on 01/11/2020 11:33:33 AM PST by doorgunner69 (Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading - T Jefferson)
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Fairly quick once I found waldo.


16 posted on 01/11/2020 11:42:12 AM PST by doorgunner69 (Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading - T Jefferson)
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