Hello,
Ready for a mental workout? A Cryptogram is a classic quotation puzzle frequently featured in daily publications. I source the best and most challenging ones to help keep our minds sharp and boost cognitive health!
How the Cryptogram Works
In a Cryptogram, a single letter always stands for another letter.
(Example: AXYDLBAAXR might translate to LONGFELLOW. This is just an example and does not apply to today’s puzzle.)
If this is your first time, don’t be intimidated—the game is very addictive, and you will quickly master the technique! If you find yourself stumped, simply take a break and return to it later.
Instructions & Community Etiquette
Please follow these guidelines for the best experience for everyone:
- Solving: I suggest **printing the puzzle** and working on it with pen and paper. You can also copy and paste the text into the helper link below if you prefer a digital tool. (I recommend that you do NOT look at the letter counter in the Helper for a better challenge).
- Share Time, Not Answers: **DO NOT** post the solution in the general comments. Please **DO** post your **solving time** and a brief note on how you made out.
- Solutions & Hints: Send your solution to me via **private reply** only. If you need a hint for today's puzzle, feel free to **ASK THE GROUP FOR HELP!**
HAL'S CRYPTOGRAM HELPER
Post a Clever Clue
Feel free to post a fun or clever clue—the more tangential to the quotation the better! Just remember that your clue **must not contain the actual words** of the solved quote.
Good luck, and enjoy the challenge!
1 posted on
11/29/2025 2:19:56 AM PST by
nikos1121
To: 4Liberty; absalom01; alicewonders; AloneInMass; Apple Pan Dowdy; Aria; AUsome Joy; babyfreep; ...
TODAY’s CHALLENGE!
Solve the first line to the word puzzle before going to the second, etc.
OR
DO THE PUZZLE ANY WAY YOU CHOOSE
Either way
I want to see as many people today break 90 seconds today AS POSSIBLE
2 posted on
11/29/2025 2:24:29 AM PST by
nikos1121
To: nikos1121
4 posted on
11/29/2025 4:15:53 AM PST by
EvilCapitalist
(Pets are no substitute for children)
To: nikos1121
6 posted on
11/29/2025 5:43:48 AM PST by
grey_whiskers
(The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
To: nikos1121
I think you could have said that without all the ‘F’ words!
8 posted on
11/29/2025 6:45:01 AM PST by
Magnum44
(...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )
To: nikos1121
Thanks! Got it, made the time. Good stuff.
10 posted on
11/29/2025 7:57:32 AM PST by
SharpenedEdge
(Stockpile. Prepare. Arm. Train. A Storm is coming.)
To: nikos1121
One of my favorite authors. That guy is so insightful.
11 posted on
11/29/2025 8:08:13 AM PST by
gitmo
(If your theology doesn’t become your biography, what good is it?)
To: T.B. Yoits
To: nikos1121
13 posted on
11/29/2025 9:43:33 AM PST by
manna
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