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Today's Cryptogram

Posted on 06/18/2026 3:02:39 AM PDT by Lonesome in Massachussets

NWBH OKE JFB TKHCBHC CK IB AXZLGO OKEFABGY JHV VKH'C TKZLJFB KF TKZLBCB, BMBFOIKVO NXGG FBALBTC OKE. GJK CUE.

Clue: Change N to W



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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!

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In a Cryptogram, a single letter always stands for another letter.

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1 posted on 06/18/2026 3:02:39 AM PDT by Lonesome in Massachussets
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To: Lonesome in Massachussets
Previous puzzle Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Puzzle:

VPWNW AE OH YMVF IW EH MOYWNNGVW GE VPW YMVF HK SWAOJ PGTTF. SF SWAOJ PGTTF IW EHI GOHOFQHME SWOWKAVE MTHO VPW IHNRY. NHSWNV RHMAE EVWDWOEHO.

Clue: Change C to M

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

THERE IS NO DUTY WE SO UNDERRATE AS THE DUTY OF BEING HAPPY. BY BEING HAPPY WE SOW ANONYMOUS BENEFITS UPON THE WORLD. ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON.
HAL'S CRYPTOGRAM HELPER

2 posted on 06/18/2026 3:03:32 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
I disagree with that sentiment. People want to be special.
3 posted on 06/18/2026 3:10:18 AM PDT by ComputerGuy
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To: ComputerGuy

Anything can be carried too far.


4 posted on 06/18/2026 3:18:24 AM PDT by Lonesome in Massachussets ( Thorough planning and careful preparation is no substitute for wishful thinking. )
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To: 4Liberty; absalom01; alicewonders; AloneInMass; Apple Pan Dowdy; Aria; AUsome Joy; babyfreep; ...

Forgot to ping!


5 posted on 06/18/2026 3:25:02 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

As Shakespeare said…….. “To Thine Own Self Be True”


6 posted on 06/18/2026 4:07:09 AM PDT by Apple Pan Dowdy (... as American as Apple Pie. Normal is not coming back, but Jesus will. )
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To: Lonesome in Massachussets
Neil Diamond
7 posted on 06/18/2026 4:15:23 AM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: Lonesome in Massachussets

8 posted on 06/18/2026 4:38:59 AM PDT by Magnum44 (...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )
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To: Lonesome in Massachussets

9 posted on 06/18/2026 4:51:24 AM PDT by Magnum44 (...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )
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