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 43

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.

Z
H
T
H
X
X
F
C
N
F
X
C
Q
H
I
R
C
Q
H
B
R
L
F
Z
G
H
Z
C
F
R
Z

Hint — Starter Letters:

Z = N C = T R = O

Letter Frequency:

H:5Z:4F:4C:4X:3R:3Q:2T:1N:1I:1B:1L:1G: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:

“NECESSITY IS THE MOTHER OF INVENTION”

— Traditional proverb

Full Substitution Key:

CipherBCFGHILNQRTXZ
PlainRTIVEMFYHOCSN

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