[FroggyTheGremlim]

__ 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. _

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[Lonesome in Massachussets]

Previous puzzle Thursday, August 13, 2026

Puzzle:

JFN YNPQKNH RVKZQN JFN NCRHNKSN ZI JFNRQ ANKANA JZ EQNANQCN JFN SZFNQNKSN ZI JFN RHNPA ZI JFNRQ RBPVRKPJRZK. -- PHPB ABRJF

Clue: Y = L

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

THE LEARNED IGNORE THE EVIDENCE OF THEIR SENSES TO PRESERVE THE COHERENCE OF THE IDEAS OF THEIR IMAGINATION. -- ADAM SMITH

HAL'S CRYPTOGRAM HELPER

[Lonesome in Massachussets]

This is a truly twoderful puzzle! Solve it fifthwith! Befive you finish your morning coffee!

[Lonesome in Massachussets]

YON XYONU is the giveaway. You should be able to get that, and after that it is more or less just typing.