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 37

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.

Q
G
I
P
G
Q
E
O
P
D
A
C
M
A
J
A
P
O
C
K
K
W
W
M
P
E
D
P
E
D
I
X
I
Q
J

Hint — Starter Letters:

Q = I E = R A = O

Letter Frequency:

P:5Q:3I:3E:3D:3A:3G:2O:2C:2M:2J:2K:2W:2X: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:

“IF AT FIRST YOU DO NOT SUCCEED TRY TRY AGAIN”

— Traditional proverb

Full Substitution Key:

CipherACDEGIJKMOPQWX
PlainOUYRFANCDSTIEG

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