Posted on 04/04/2020 2:33:01 AM PDT by nikos1121
Today’s CG is from The Arkansas Gazette.
J JHRKHWKU HFWMJHN HKE; J DJGVSX LDDKGQSKU JHWF L ZLO WMK UJDZFRKOJKD FP FWMKO GKH. —MKHOX PFOU
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.
YOUNG PEOPLE ARE JUST AS ATTRACTED TO THE TRUTH AS THEY ARE CONVENIENCE AND EXPEDIENCE AND EXPEDIENCY. —POPE FRANCIS
Excellent.
Took about 4 minutes before I fell into the answer.
Nice. Just play with the short words.
Now that’s a clue that would make Magnum 44 proud.
clever...
hmmm
Obviously the author would more than likely be a ‘fan’ of BO...
Giving credit where credit is due is one thing but denying credit is another subject.
I think you mean’t to say “NOT be a fan.”
No...remember BOs YOU did not build this etc etc etc
(I am ‘judging’ by the statement not necessarily the person etc)
The WMK and FWMKO got me started. Then I saw the name...
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