Today's Cryptogram

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1 posted on 04/24/2026 2:53:12 AM PDT by FroggyTheGremlim

To: 4Liberty; absalom01; alicewonders; AloneInMass; Apple Pan Dowdy; Aria; AUsome Joy; babyfreep; ...

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!

2 posted on 04/24/2026 2:55:34 AM PDT by FroggyTheGremlim (Hail to Pitt!)

To: FroggyTheGremlim

I’ve got money, but can’t afford to spend it.

3 posted on 04/24/2026 3:00:51 AM PDT by ComputerGuy

To: FroggyTheGremlim

Previous puzzle Thursday April 23, 2026

Puzzle:

CG TGQ YEZI SWRCI RM TGQW NQWY? CGIB RY JEZI TGQ BIIJ UEWDI EMC YWEDRF? ...XIUU, YNRMZ EHGQY RY. JETHI TGQ'WI SUETRMD E SEWY GM E DWIEY BYEDI XRYN GMUT TGQWBIUP EB EQCRIMFI. -- KGNM BYIRMHIFZ
Clue: Change J to M

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

DO YOU TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR HURT? DOES IT MAKE YOU SEEM LARGE AND TRAGIC? ...WELL, THINK ABOUT IT. MAYBE YOU'RE PLAYING A PART ON A GREAT STAGE WITH ONLY YOURSELF AS AUDIENCE. -- JOHN STEINBECK

HAL'S CRYPTOGRAM HELPER

4 posted on 04/24/2026 3:11:12 AM PDT by Lonesome in Massachussets ( Thorough planning and careful preparation is no substitute for wishful thinking. )

To: FroggyTheGremlim

5 posted on 04/24/2026 3:42:57 AM PDT by Apple Pan Dowdy (... as American as Apple Pie. Normal is not coming back, but Jesus will. )

To: Apple Pan Dowdy

6 posted on 04/24/2026 3:52:41 AM PDT by Lonesome in Massachussets ( Thorough planning and careful preparation is no substitute for wishful thinking. )

To: FroggyTheGremlim

Good one today, Froggie!!!

7 posted on 04/24/2026 4:30:28 AM PDT by nikos1121

To: FroggyTheGremlim

8 posted on 04/24/2026 5:25:45 AM PDT by Magnum44 (...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )

To: FroggyTheGremlim

9 posted on 04/24/2026 6:59:14 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (TDS -- it's not just for DNC shills anymore -- oh, wait, yeah it is.)

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