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Today’s Cryptogram

Posted on 03/19/2020 3:30:10 AM PDT by nikos1121

Today’s CG is from yesterday’s Arkansas Gazette. It’s one of these CGs that take off like a rocket, and you can’t write the answer fast enough. To make it a bit more challenging, try solving it line by line.

WYWXTLCBUJ LCVL BXXBLVLWP

RP VGNRL NLCWXP EVU IWVO RP LN

VU RUOWXPLVUOBUJ NZ

NRXPWIYWP. —EVXI MRUJ


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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.

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 03/19/2020 3:30:10 AM PDT by nikos1121
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Today’s CG is from yesterday’s Arkansas Gazette. It’s one of these CGs that take off like a rocket, and you can’t write the answer fast enough. To make it a bit more challenging, try solving it line by line.

2 minutes is excellent but many of you will solve this under 1 minute!


2 posted on 03/19/2020 3:32:41 AM PDT by nikos1121
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I had to start with 2nd word first, then I was able to solve line by line. Thanks for these puzzles each day as we home isolate. Everyone stay safe.


3 posted on 03/19/2020 3:38:45 AM PDT by freedom1st (Build the Wall)
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I always enjoy hearing from everyone. I really do!

I love sharing the fun, but many times I think that there’s only a handful of people out there doing them.

So, if I stop the Daily CG won’t be missed.


4 posted on 03/19/2020 3:48:27 AM PDT by nikos1121
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Got the first word and the rest was easy


5 posted on 03/19/2020 3:49:19 AM PDT by Court_Jester (Don't NY my FL.)
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The first word is obvious, and it gives away the second word. As you say, after that it’s automatic.


6 posted on 03/19/2020 3:49:25 AM PDT by Lonesome in Massachussets (Every election, more or less, is an advance auction of stolen goods. - H. L. Mencken)
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To: freedom1st

BTW, good job for doing it line by line!


7 posted on 03/19/2020 3:49:25 AM PDT by nikos1121
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I would miss it. In three short months I have become addicted.


8 posted on 03/19/2020 4:09:58 AM PDT by MustKnowHistory
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Yes, it just solved itself. 2nd word and all falls into place.


9 posted on 03/19/2020 4:13:24 AM PDT by MustKnowHistory
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Thank you for posting these everyday. I enjoy doing them.


10 posted on 03/19/2020 4:14:20 AM PDT by kalee
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Second word gives away the first and it falls in place. Thanks as I look forward to doing these every morning.


11 posted on 03/19/2020 4:36:09 AM PDT by 03A3 (FTNFL)
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1. do NOT stop the CG. Many, though we may not post, depend on it to get our heads on right in the AM.

2. Re today’s quote. I guess the fact that it bothers me that people brag about finishing the CG in mere seconds indicates an underlying sense of inadequacy....or something...lol


12 posted on 03/19/2020 4:59:16 AM PDT by Roccus (Prima di ogni altra cosa, siate armati!)
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Easy. Three minutes.
13 posted on 03/19/2020 5:03:20 AM PDT by Jonah Hex
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I love them! It is the first thing I go to every morning


14 posted on 03/19/2020 5:07:51 AM PDT by southernindymom ( IT)
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To: freedom1st

2nd word got it for me also. took about a minute


15 posted on 03/19/2020 5:09:57 AM PDT by southernindymom ( IT)
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Difficult at first, but getting the common letter gave the first word, and then it was easy.


16 posted on 03/19/2020 5:10:23 AM PDT by cartan
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17 posted on 03/19/2020 5:14:47 AM PDT by Magnum44 (My comprehensive terrorism plan: Hunt them down and kill them.)
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Oh it would be very missed, please don’t stop!
Pretty much as fast as I could type it today, under 2 minutes, and a very true and prescient sentiment it is, too!


18 posted on 03/19/2020 5:48:12 AM PDT by notdownwidems (Washington D.C. has become the enemy of free people everywhere!)
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You were right - this was an easy one - guessed the first word then off to the races !

While I rarely comment on these posts, I greatly appreciate you doing the CG - I really look forward to them every day !

So thanks for taking the time to post them !

19 posted on 03/19/2020 5:51:15 AM PDT by UpstateNYer
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Clicking took too long, about 1 min.
2nd word (letter pattern), 1st word, zoom.


20 posted on 03/19/2020 6:02:40 AM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change with out notice.)
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