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 50

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.

W
Y
V
Y
H
N
O
Q
X
O
N
Y
T
V
H
O
L
V
Y
T
H
Y
J
O
N
Y
I
X
A
L
I
I

Hint — Starter Letters:

O = A H = T I = L

Letter Frequency:

Y:6O:4V:3H:3N:3I:3X:2T:2L:2W:1Q:1J:1A: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:

“DO NOT MAKE A MOUNTAIN OUT OF A MOLEHILL”

— Traditional proverb

Full Substitution Key:

CipherAHIJLNOQTVWXY
PlainHTLFIMAKUNDEO

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