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 2

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.

K
Y
Z
C
Z
E
D
C
V
Z
C
G
O
Y
K
W
O
Y
V
C
V
O

Hint — Starter Letters:

Y = S V = N K = A

Letter Frequency:

C:4Y:3Z:3V:3O:3K:2E:1D:1G:1W: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 STITCH IN TIME SAVES NINE”

— Traditional proverb

Full Substitution Key:

CipherCDEGKOVWYZ
PlainIHCMAENVST

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