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 29

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.

C
F
F
G
R
L
S
E
C
Q
N
F
W
M
R
F
R
L
F
Q
M
B
L
F
B
J
S
R

Hint — Starter Letters:

R = T C = G Q = S

Letter Frequency:

F:6R:4L:3C:2S:2Q:2M:2B:2G:1E:1N:1W:1J: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:

“GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT”

— Traditional proverb

Full Substitution Key:

CipherBCEFGJLMNQRSW
PlainWGNODAHECSTIM

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