but I don’t speak French
Posted on 03/21/2020 2:04:53 AM PDT by nikos1121
Today’s CG is from today’s Arkansas Gazette. It’s fairly easy. Look it over before you start. There are some familiar three and four letter words and repeating words that should be like riding a fast wave on a surf board to shore.
UM QYHWIVA CA FVYY CA UM ASVVQI, WIV DCM HN WCAWV FUYY AIPM CYY WIVAV VZWGVDVA WICW LUXV HNNVMAV. DHYUVGV
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.
14th and 17th words should crack this one open like a ripe melon.
THE NATURE OF STORYTELLING. SINCE THE DAWN OF MAN, HAS A BEGINNING, A MIDDLE, AND AN END. ———MATTHEW GRAY GUBLER
Yep, and word 15. Took me a while to get a couple of words though.
About 5 minutes.
5 min. Need coffee.
Nice. Common letter, then sail through.
Your clue cracked it open for me. Solved it about 2 and 1/2 min.
but I don’t speak French
Obviously the author NEVER saw the ‘present day’ baggy pants attire or heard any of the LIB candidates speak...
Yeah, but a few were a bit slow to show up.
Far out!
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