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Today's Cryptogram
Posted on 02/14/2026 2:34:46 AM PST by nikos1121

IYF QXFLIFHI YLRRBGFHH PO SBOF BH IYF UPGTBUIBPG IYLI AF LXF SPTFJ; SPTFJ OPX PCXHFSTFH, PX XLIYFX, SPTFJ BG HRBIF PO PCXHFSTFH—TBUIPX YCQP
BONUS CRYPTOGRAM: EFLU EFLUB YF EFLU EFLU--CRDUB CFKGU
TOPICS: Chit/Chat
KEYWORDS: todayscryptogram
👋 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! 🍀
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posted on
02/14/2026 2:34:46 AM PST
by
nikos1121
To: 4Liberty; absalom01; alicewonders; AloneInMass; Apple Pan Dowdy; Aria; AUsome Joy; babyfreep; ...
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posted on
02/14/2026 2:35:51 AM PST
by
nikos1121
To: nikos1121
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posted on
02/14/2026 2:43:56 AM PST
by
Apple Pan Dowdy
(... as American as Apple Pie. Normal is not coming back, but Jesus will. )
To: nikos1121
And the bonus……

Both were supper easy considering what day it is, and supper cute.
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posted on
02/14/2026 2:50:21 AM PST
by
Apple Pan Dowdy
(... as American as Apple Pie. Normal is not coming back, but Jesus will. )
To: nikos1121
5
posted on
02/14/2026 3:49:58 AM PST
by
Baldwin77
( NOVEMBER 5-CHRISTIAN VISIBILITY DAY)
To: nikos1121
Bonus bonus cryptogram: POGGT BOKWMYUMW’A SOT, WBWETIMW!
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posted on
02/14/2026 4:27:17 AM PST
by
Texas Eagle
(If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all. )
To: nikos1121
Previous puzzle Friday, February 13, 2026
Puzzle:
BVLYRKL NOQDXLVXD'I UOE, MDASKOSE BRKQU AD, BDQQ, FOXKOSE. -FVG JOMMVJOX
h Solution to previous Puzzle: (select the yellow text with your cursor to read):
WITHOUT VALENTINE'S DAY, FEBRUARY WOULD BE, WELL, JANUARY. -JIM GAFFIGAN
HAL'S CRYPTOGRAM HELPER
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posted on
02/14/2026 4:56:05 AM PST
by
Lonesome in Massachussets
( Thorough planning and careful preparation is no substitute for wishful thinking. )
To: Texas Eagle
I can read that one directly! Thanks!
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posted on
02/14/2026 5:01:58 AM PST
by
Lonesome in Massachussets
( Thorough planning and careful preparation is no substitute for wishful thinking. )
To: nikos1121
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posted on
02/14/2026 5:13:21 AM PST
by
Magnum44
(...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )
To: nikos1121
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posted on
02/14/2026 5:15:20 AM PST
by
Magnum44
(...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )
To: nikos1121
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posted on
02/14/2026 6:13:10 AM PST
by
manna
To: Magnum44
OK, that wins the thread!
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posted on
02/14/2026 6:44:14 AM PST
by
grey_whiskers
(The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
To: nikos1121
Hence the lack of it in so many places.
To: grey_whiskers
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posted on
02/14/2026 2:25:35 PM PST
by
Magnum44
(...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )
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