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 41

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.

O
K
N
H
H
D
U
O
Y
N
I
P
U
O
K
N
H
H
D
N
O
Z
H
N
I

Hint — Starter Letters:

H = N K = P U = S

Letter Frequency:

N:5H:5O:4K:2D:2U:2I:2Y:1P:1Z: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:

“A PENNY SAVED IS A PENNY EARNED”

— Traditional proverb

Full Substitution Key:

CipherDHIKNOPUYZ
PlainYNDPEAISVR

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