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 45

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.

J
P
A
T
U
L
L
P
Y
Y
W
U
T
I
U
L
P
H
F
F
P
S
L
W
G
Y
V
K
T
M
Z

Hint — Starter Letters:

L = N U = A W = E

Letter Frequency:

P:4L:4T:3U:3Y:3W:2F:2J:1A:1I:1H:1S:1G:1V:1K:1M: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:

“YOU CANNOT TEACH AN OLD DOG NEW TRICKS”

— Traditional proverb

Full Substitution Key:

CipherAFGHIJKLMPSTUVWYZ
PlainUDWLHYINKOGCARETS

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