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 30

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.

A
Q
P
M
E
X
U
N
F
K
X
E
U
I
U
K
X
G
U
C
F
W
F
J
U

Hint — Starter Letters:

X = T E = H A = L

Letter Frequency:

U:5X:3F:3E:2K:2A:1Q:1P:1M:1N:1I:1G:1C: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:

“LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE”

— Traditional proverb

Full Substitution Key:

CipherACEFGIJKMNPQUWX
PlainLDHIMBNSGRUAECT

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