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 24

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.

O
Q
O
C
Z
U
A
I
N
V
C
B
A
Y
A
T
D
V
K
G
E

Hint — Starter Letters:

O = A V = O Z = C

Letter Frequency:

A:3O:2C:2V:2Q:1Z:1U:1I:1N:1B:1Y:1T:1D:1K:1G:1E: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 WATCHED POT NEVER BOILS”

— Traditional proverb

Full Substitution Key:

CipherABCDEGIKNOQTUVYZ
PlainENTBSLDIPAWRHOVC

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