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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).

Proverb Cryptogram — Puzzle 8

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.

K
V
J
G
J
C
V
J
G
J
D
H
Z
K
D
S
S
C
V
J
G
J
D
H
Z
K
Z
X

Hint — Starter Letters:

K = W G = R Z = A

Letter Frequency:

J:6K:3V:3G:3D:3Z:3C:2H:2S:2X: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:

WHERE THERE IS A WILL THERE IS A WAY

Traditional proverb

Full Substitution Key:

CipherCDGHJKSVXZ
PlainTIRSEWLHYA

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