Today's Cryptogram

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1 posted on 07/31/2026 2:02:01 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).
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__ HAL'S CRYPTOGRAM HELPER

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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! __ FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794 FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson

2 posted on 07/31/2026 2:05:29 AM PDT by FroggyTheGremlim (Hail to Pitt!)

To: FroggyTheGremlim

3 posted on 07/31/2026 2:15:36 AM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)

To: FroggyTheGremlim

Reminds me of Proverbs 13:20.

4 posted on 07/31/2026 2:59:57 AM PDT by Apple Pan Dowdy (... as American as Apple Pie. Normal is not coming back, but Jesus will. )

To: FroggyTheGremlim

Is this deja vu all over again?

5 posted on 07/31/2026 3:35:05 AM PDT by ComputerGuy

I am having the same odd feeling.

6 posted on 07/31/2026 3:58:10 AM PDT by MustKnowHistory

To: FroggyTheGremlim

Previous puzzle Thursday, July 30, 2026

Puzzle:

DUX ABDF LN DUF YISSIK ABDF IA BGG; LKDI FBYU GLAF NISF OBLK SPND ABGG. -- UFKOX JBVNJIODU GIKRAFGGIJ
Clue: S = M

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

THY FATE IS THE COMMON FATE OF ALL; INTO EACH LIFE SOME RAIN MUST FALL. -- HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW

HAL'S CRYPTOGRAM HELPER

7 posted on 07/31/2026 3:58:28 AM PDT by Lonesome in Massachussets ( Thorough planning and careful preparation is no substitute for wishful thinking. )

To: grey_whiskers

Excellent, grey_whiskers.

The quote is famous but Wikiquote.org says it’s likely to be misattributed to the author — meaning they can’t find the quote in his/her writings.

Regardless, it’s a satisfying quote.

8 posted on 07/31/2026 4:22:21 AM PDT by poconopundit (Tommy Robinson, love you man. Keep up the good fight. Make the UK Great Again.)

To: FroggyTheGremlim

This quote was already posted 4 days ago.

9 posted on 07/31/2026 4:29:52 AM PDT by Apparatchik (Русские свиньи, идите домой)

To: FroggyTheGremlim

10 posted on 07/31/2026 5:23:07 AM PDT by Magnum44 (...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )

11 posted on 07/31/2026 6:02:50 AM PDT by justrepublican (Screaming like a "Vexatious requester" at a Wellstone memorial........)

To: grey_whiskers

12 posted on 07/31/2026 6:06:35 AM PDT by gitmo (If your theology doesn’t become your biography, what good is it?)

To: FroggyTheGremlim

13 posted on 07/31/2026 7:03:50 AM PDT by SharpenedEdge (Stockpile. Prepare. Arm. Train. A Storm is coming.)

To: FroggyTheGremlim

Froggy is testing us to see if we can recognize a repeat!

14 posted on 07/31/2026 7:37:33 AM PDT by Yossarian

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