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 25

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.

H
R
O
D
V
S
D
B
H
A
D
O
N
Z
D
Z
D
H
K
N
C
K
U
J
G
U
V
F
D
K

Hint — Starter Letters:

H = A O = S N = T

Letter Frequency:

D:6H:3K:3O:2V:2N:2Z:2U:2R:1S:1B:1A:1C:1J:1G:1F: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:

“ABSENCE MAKES THE HEART GROW FONDER”

— Traditional proverb

Full Substitution Key:

CipherABCDFGHJKNORSUVZ
PlainKMGEDFAWRTSBCONH

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