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.
REPUTATION IS OFTEN GOT WITHOUT MERIT AND LOST WITHOUT FAULT. ENGLISH PROVERB.
Today more ‘harder’ than lately...
Toyed with it and think I got it...at least all the words make sense and ‘fit’....
“Pass the JUG Paw, they coming back up the hill”
I had trouble today. Finally got the author’s first name and it was over.
Took me a lot of back and forth. Without Hal’s tool, nevah happen.
Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert Heinlein
NOTE the author....makes a little more sense...