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 47

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
N
X
H
I
D
R
C
S
F
X
D
V
X
H
J
E
Y
O
K
Z
I
C
S
F
X
D

Hint — Starter Letters:

D = S H = I C = O

Letter Frequency:

X:4D:3O:2H:2I:2C:2S:2F:2N:1R:1V:1J:1E:1Y:1K: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:

“APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS”

— Traditional proverb

Full Substitution Key:

CipherCDEFHIJKNORSVXYZ
PlainOSGEILNYPAHWBRMF

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