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 9

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
J
I
U
D
F
O
L
O
N
L
R
X
N
I
O
G
F
V
S
R
F
W
N
R
X
N
I

Hint — Starter Letters:

I = R O = F L = A

Letter Frequency:

N:4I:3F:3O:3R:3L:2X:2H:1J:1U:1D:1G:1V:1S: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:

“BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER”

— Traditional proverb

Full Substitution Key:

CipherDFGHIJLNORSUVWX
PlainSOLBRIAEFTKDCGH

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