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 42

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.

T
A
V
X
A
R
F
V
Z
Y
K
F
O
F
A
P
B
V
A
B
G
I
V
K
P
N
T
Y
V
X
A
J
V
Z
R
X
K
F

Hint — Starter Letters:

A = N X = U T = A

Letter Frequency:

V:6A:5F:4X:3K:3T:2R:2Z:2Y:2P:2B:2O:1G:1I:1N: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:

“AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE”

— Traditional proverb

Full Substitution Key:

CipherABFGIJKNOPRTVXYZ
PlainNIESWDRHVTCAOUPF

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