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 13

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.

B
K
T
W
F
D
X
P
K
A
H
Q
Y
I
A
Y
P
D
R
D
G

Hint — Starter Letters:

K = O A = T B = R

Letter Frequency:

D:3K:2P:2A:2Y:2B:1T:1W:1F:1X:1H:1Q:1I:1R:1G: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:

“ROME WAS NOT BUILT IN A DAY”

— Traditional proverb

Full Substitution Key:

CipherABDFGHIKPQRTWXY
PlainTRAWYBLONUDMESI

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