A printable proverb cryptogram — decode the substitution cipher to reveal a traditional saying. This sheet is free and printed in large, senior-friendly type — use the Print button above for a paper copy, or choose “Save as PDF” in the print dialog. Prints as the puzzle only — tick the box below if you’d like the answer key included (it prints on its own page).

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Proverb Cryptogram — Puzzle 1

Instructions: Each letter below stands for a different letter. Decode the substitution cipher to reveal the famous quote. A hint and letter frequency table are provided.

R
Q
N
N
V
M
I
B
Z
T
M
C
J
V
R
J
Q
N
Y
R
Q
N
H
W
M
U

Hint — Starter Letters:

R = T M = R J = C

Letter Frequency:

N:4R:3Q:3M:3V:2J:2I:1B:1Z:1T:1C:1Y:1H:1W:1U:1

Substitution Tracker:

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

Answer Key

Decoded Quote:

“THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE WORM”

— Traditional proverb

Full Substitution Key:

CipherBCHIJMNQRTUVWYZ
PlainYDWLCREHTIMAOSB

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