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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).

Proverb Cryptogram — Puzzle 10

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.

X
J
Q
D
L
N
M
W
L
N
X
D
R
D
L
N
G
J
I
W
O
M

Hint — Starter Letters:

L = S X = H M = Y

Letter Frequency:

D:3L:3N:3X:2J:2M:2W:2Q:1R:1G:1I:1O: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:

HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY

Traditional proverb

Full Substitution Key:

CipherDGIJLMNOQRWX
PlainEPLOSYTCNBIH

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