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 40

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.

D
G
I
T
I
Z
Y
Q
S
W
U
C
N
I
U
Z
F
I
G
S
E
I

Hint — Starter Letters:

G = H S = O D = T

Letter Frequency:

I:5G:2Z:2S:2U:2D:1T:1Y:1Q:1W:1C:1N:1F:1E: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:

“THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME”

— Traditional proverb

Full Substitution Key:

CipherCDEFGINQSTUWYZ
PlainATMKHECNORLPSI

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