"What's up, doc?"
Posted on 04/11/2020 3:06:12 AM PDT by nikos1121
From today’s Arkansas Gazette
EPP SYWLYXJ YU EDXOL NFXNPF, OJPFUU YL’U EDXOL QEDDYLU NQFLFJHYJC LX DF NFXNPF. —ZEQCEQFL ELMXXH
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.
Starting w 1st word then the contraction, and it’s like ending to Ford vs Ferrari
MOST PEOPLE NEVER RUN FAR ENOUGH ON THEIR FIRST WIND TO FIND THEY’VE GOT A SECOND. WILLIAM JAMES
I had to nibble on it for a minute or so.
5th word has that familiar sequence
Darks would appreciate this one. With a wrench.
Is it a reference to Watership Down?
Nice and simple.
Or the oeuvre of Beatrix Potter.
oh yes. that makes more sense.
Just like you said. No brakes. 1 min.
Once there was a gate, and the gate was good.
Now to this gate there came a bunny with a big wrench.
"What's up, doc?"
Harvey may or may not agree.
Went fast, but had to fumble with the second word for a bit.
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