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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).

Proverb Cryptogram — Puzzle 27

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.

L
Q
G
D
N
T
G
M
C
U
E
Q
G
G
Z
K
G
L
D
L
Q
G
K
O
G
M
D
G

Hint — Starter Letters:

L = T D = S K = G

Letter Frequency:

G:8L:3Q:3D:3M:2K:2N:1T:1C:1U:1E:1Z:1O: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:

THE SQUEAKY WHEEL GETS THE GREASE

Traditional proverb

Full Substitution Key:

CipherCDEGKLMNOQTUZ
PlainKSWEGTAQRHUYL

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