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 26

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
G
H
Z
F
Z
T
L
Q
H
P
L
R
J
M
G
H
T
L
Q
R
Z
J
P
L

Hint — Starter Letters:

H = E G = H Q = M

Letter Frequency:

L:4H:3Z:3G:2T:2Q:2P:2R:2J:2O:1F:1M: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:

“WHEN IN ROME DO AS THE ROMANS DO”

— Traditional proverb

Full Substitution Key:

CipherFGHJLMOPQRTZ
PlainIHESOTWDMARN

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