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Today's Cryptogram

Posted on 04/09/2026 5:02:14 AM PDT by Lonesome in Massachussets

LSA LAGDO YBKOUDH VUBK, QA RKGTQ BTO HLUBQ GTOUK B LUBKF DPYU, VGQ QSBQ QSU OKUBO AY HACUQSPTR BYQUK OUBQS -- SBCDUQ, BZQ PPP, HZUTU P [QA VU, AK TAQ QA VU]

Clue: Change Q to U



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1 posted on 04/09/2026 5:02:14 AM PDT by Lonesome in Massachussets
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To: 4Liberty; absalom01; alicewonders; AloneInMass; Apple Pan Dowdy; Aria; AUsome Joy; babyfreep; ...
Previous puzzle Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Puzzle:

JEZ QBQZOJ XBA GBAWJ NEZJEZI XBA DPO TMX, XBA DZPLZ TBIZRZI JB WZ PWMZ JB GB CJ. -- F. Q. WPIICZ, UZJZI UPO

Clue: Change Q to M

Solution to previous Puzzle: (select the yellow text with your cursor to read):

THE MOMENT YOU DOUBT WHETHER YOU CAN FLY, YOU CEASE FOREVER TO BE ABLE TO DO IT. -- J. M. BARRIE, PETER PAN
HAL'S CRYPTOGRAM HELPER

2 posted on 04/09/2026 5:03:04 AM PDT by Lonesome in Massachussets ( Thorough planning and careful preparation is no substitute for wishful thinking. )
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To: Lonesome in Massachussets

3 posted on 04/09/2026 5:11:39 AM PDT by Magnum44 (...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )
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To: Magnum44

4 posted on 04/09/2026 5:13:58 AM PDT by Magnum44 (...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )
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To: Lonesome in Massachussets

I’ve never had three p’s in such close succession.


5 posted on 04/09/2026 5:35:37 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (TDS -- it's not just for DNC shills anymore -- oh, wait, yeah it is.)
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To: Lonesome in Massachussets

you sure about that clue?


6 posted on 04/09/2026 5:56:17 AM PDT by goo goo g'joob (When honest people say what's true, calmly and without embarrassment, they become powerful)
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To: Lonesome in Massachussets

7 posted on 04/09/2026 5:57:19 AM PDT by Apple Pan Dowdy (... as American as Apple Pie. Normal is not coming back, but Jesus will. )
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To: SunkenCiv

Good bladder function this morning!


8 posted on 04/09/2026 6:37:39 AM PDT by Lonesome in Massachussets ( Thorough planning and careful preparation is no substitute for wishful thinking. )
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To: Lonesome in Massachussets

Thanks.


9 posted on 04/09/2026 6:54:26 AM PDT by manna
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To: Lonesome in Massachussets

I work with what works. 😊

The three-P word was the reference though. This one looks like complete gibberish to me.


10 posted on 04/09/2026 7:29:10 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (TDS -- it's not just for DNC shills anymore -- oh, wait, yeah it is.)
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To: Lonesome in Massachussets

Oh, well, that explains it. I just found a spoiler site that started the solve, and just having the first seven letter show up, a light went on. 😊😳


11 posted on 04/09/2026 7:50:29 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (TDS -- it's not just for DNC shills anymore -- oh, wait, yeah it is.)
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To: Lonesome in Massachussets

..................1942.....................................................................1983................

12 posted on 04/09/2026 8:46:02 AM PDT by BlueLancer (Orchides Forum Trahite - Cordes Et Mentes Veniant)
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To: Lonesome in Massachussets

Good luck, and enjoy the challenge! 🍀

It would be quite challenging if using that clue.


13 posted on 04/09/2026 11:46:33 AM PDT by Free Deplorable
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To: BlueLancer

Great post!

https://vocal.media/geeks/to-be-or-not-to-be-1942-vs-1983-when-comedy-laughs-in-the-face-of-fascism


14 posted on 04/09/2026 11:57:31 AM PDT by Lonesome in Massachussets ( Thorough planning and careful preparation is no substitute for wishful thinking. )
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