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Today's Cryptogram

Posted on 05/17/2026 9:21:16 AM PDT by nikos1121

SITDQKS QJ IH KMPVZDH, SVB CSDQJ QJ IH YMIT ZMFV.― OTDZDPBT JZTQV


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👋 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.)

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1 posted on 05/17/2026 9:21:16 AM PDT by nikos1121
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To: 4Liberty; absalom01; alicewonders; AloneInMass; Apple Pan Dowdy; Aria; AUsome Joy; babyfreep; ...
Sorry for the delay!!!!

4 minutes good

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90 seconds superior

Highlight for a Clue: K=C

2 posted on 05/17/2026 9:23:27 AM PDT by nikos1121
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To: 4Liberty; absalom01; alicewonders; AloneInMass; Apple Pan Dowdy; Aria; AUsome Joy; babyfreep; ...
Sorry for the delay!!!!

4 minutes good

3 minutes excellent

2 minutes exceptional

90 seconds superior

Highlight for a Clue: K=C

3 posted on 05/17/2026 9:23:29 AM PDT by nikos1121
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To: nikos1121
Previous puzzle Saturday, May 16, 2026

Puzzle:

VAY UOKMV DYVASN USK YMVODJVOEL VAY OEVYCCOLYEGY SU J KPCYK OM VS CSSR JV VAY DYE AY AJM JKSPEN AOD.― EOGGSCS DJGAOJQYCCO

Clue: Change G to C

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

THE FIRST METHOD FOR ESTIMATING THE INTELLIGENCE OF A RULER IS TO LOOK AT THE MEN HE HAS AROUND HIM.― NICCOLO MACHIAVELLI
HAL'S CRYPTOGRAM HELPER

4 posted on 05/17/2026 9:58:52 AM PDT by Lonesome in Massachussets ( Thorough planning and careful preparation is no substitute for wishful thinking. )
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To: nikos1121

This one or the one in Texas?


5 posted on 05/17/2026 10:06:39 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

Bonjour, y’all!


6 posted on 05/17/2026 10:08:48 AM PDT by Lonesome in Massachussets ( Thorough planning and careful preparation is no substitute for wishful thinking. )
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To: nikos1121
Tripping over the author's name was the key.
7 posted on 05/17/2026 1:03:25 PM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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