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 17

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
Q
P
B
M
I
K
B
I
I
M
M
K
B
J
X
Q
P
B
M
I
K
B
I
K
M
M
K

Hint — Starter Letters:

B = I K = D Q = F

Letter Frequency:

M:6B:5I:5K:5X:2Q:2P:2J: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:

“A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED”

— Traditional proverb

Full Substitution Key:

CipherBIJKMPQX
PlainINSDERFA

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