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 7

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
N
N
D
L
R
A
Z
N
N
B
K
K
X
N
J
P
H
M
Q
W
S
N
H
M

Hint — Starter Letters:

H = T M = H L = A

Letter Frequency:

N:6H:3K:2M:2D:1L:1R:1A:1Z:1B:1X:1J:1P:1Q:1W:1S: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:

“TOO MANY COOKS SPOIL THE BROTH”

— Traditional proverb

Full Substitution Key:

CipherABDHJKLMNPQRSWXZ
PlainYKMTISAHOLENRBPC

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