Posted on 08/09/2026 1:54:10 AM PDT by nikos1121
UOE ESA OCLOEK DOGQ O KDQCC FP ESAV TSZJQM OPX KOPX FP ESAV KDSQK. —APJPSLP
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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!
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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From The Arkansas Gazette
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Life’s a beach.
That’s a good one. And thank you for not posting a photo of a bunch of you know whats on the tank of your toilet....which I am sure we are going to see in 3...2...1...
Puzzle:
SDFPTJTX ZCVEQ GMC NTFP MA GMCX KXCZ PDTXT EV VMZTNMKG SDM QFA KFAQT PM EP. —QDEACF FQDTNTClue: Z = M
Solution to previous Puzzle: (select the yellow text with your cursor to read):
WHATEVER MUSIC YOU BEAT ON YOUR DRUM THERE IS SOMEBODY WHO CAN DANCE TO IT. —CHINUA ACHEBE
HAL'S CRYPTOGRAM HELPER
Great clue!
Life’s a beach. Wear sunscreen.
The KDQCC is not so bad; I’m not sure about the KOPX.
This is another fine quote not authored by Terence.
Once again the author, whoever he is, stands out.
That’s my favorite author. The name opened everything up quickly.
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