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 18

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.

Q
K
S
I
L
T
Z
Q
M
B
L
Z
A
I
H
T
Q
M
Y
B
V
L
N
B

Hint — Starter Letters:

L = A I = W Z = D

Letter Frequency:

Q:3L:3B:3I:2T:2Z:2M:2K:1S:1A:1H:1Y:1V:1N: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:

“SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE”

— Traditional proverb

Full Substitution Key:

CipherABHIKLMNQSTVYZ
PlainYEIWLATCSONRHD

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