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 4

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
H
Q
J
F
B
D
U
X
L
N
R
G
R
G
O
D
H
Q
J
D
O
V
O
V
C

Hint — Starter Letters:

D = L H = V R = A

Letter Frequency:

Q:3D:3O:3H:2J:2R:2G:2V:2F:1B:1U:1X:1L:1N:1C: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:

“EVERY CLOUD HAS A SILVER LINING”

— Traditional proverb

Full Substitution Key:

CipherBCDFGHJLNOQRUVX
PlainCGLYSVRDHIEAONU

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