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 49

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.

H
L
T
L
G
T
M
O
E
N
T
M
T
H
Y
Q
Z
D
Q
G
X
O
W
H

Hint — Starter Letters:

H = T G = R O = G

Letter Frequency:

T:4H:3L:2G:2M:2O:2Q:2E:1N:1Y:1Z:1D:1X:1W: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:

“TWO WRONGS DO NOT MAKE A RIGHT”

— Traditional proverb

Full Substitution Key:

CipherDEGHLMNOQTWXYZ
PlainESRTWNDGAOHIMK

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