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If you're ready to solve a cryptoquip, you've come to the right place! We have lots of cryptograms, cryptoquotes and cryptofamilies on this site, on all sorts of topics.

If you'd like a few tips before you get started on the puzzles below, please read these guidelines for solving cryptograms. Otherwise, scroll on down to the links to get started decoding these puzzlers!


Cryptoquotes - Set #1

You'll get "two for one" when you solve these cryptograms! The same code works for two interesting quotations. See how long it will take you to solve all three sets. Answers are found with each pdf.

We give a tiny hint for each quotation in its title and brief description. But mostly, you'll have to rely on your knowledge of the English language and spelling skills to uncover each message. Here's a peek at the first set. The full text also appears below. 

Set A Printable Puzzle and Answers

Cryptoquips and cryptoquotes

It Brings Out the Best - What brings out the best in most people? The answer may surprise you. This quotation is from long, long ago.

ZYFPQOUSB   EZO   SEP   PHHPLS   AH    PJULUSUKW  

SZJPKSO   GEULE   UK    DQAODPQACO   LUQLCTOSZKLPO  

GACJY   EZFP   JZUK   YAQTZKS.

                               EAQZLP,   QATZK   DAPS   (65 – 8, B.C.)

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Sixth Sense  

See how one athlete has learned to succeed.

U   YAK’S   QPZJJB   OPP   SEP   ECQYJPO.

U   OPKOP   SEPT   JUMP   Z   TPTAQB.

                     PYGUK   TAOPO,   ZTPQULZK   ZSEJPSP   (1955 - )



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Set B Printable Puzzle and Answers

Look Your Best - Wearing this often-overlooked accessory will help you look your best.

FEET    WKGEC    VP    EDU    EM    BWU    NUPB   

HCBVAOUP   EM    TCUPP   EDU    AHD    YUHC   VD   

PEAVUBI.

        --- YVOOVHG    G.   BWHAQUCHI (1811-1863)

A Great Get Together - This quotation reveals an important ingredient in successful social events.

WEDUPB   FEET   WKGEC    VP    BWU    EVO    HDT   

YVDU    EM    H    GUCCI    GUUBVDF,   HDT    BWUCU   

VP    DE    ZEXVHO    AEGJHDVEDPWVJ    UNKHO    BE  

BWHB    YWUCU    BWU    ZEQUP    HCU    CHBWUC   

PGHOO,    HDT    BWU    OHKFWBUC    HNKDTHDB.

       ---YHPWVDFBED    VCXVDF (1783-1859)


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Set C Printable Cryptoquips and Answers

Personal Preferences - Which would you choose?

A   WYOAYGY   IDBI   AI   AX   WYIIYL   IZ   IYOO   IDY 

ILKID   IDBU   B   OAY.   A    WYOAYGY  AI   AX   WYIIYL   IZ

WY    NLYY    IDBU    IZ   WY   B    XOBGY.   BUT   A   WYOAYGY

AI    AX   WYIIYL   IZ   QUZC   IDBU    WY   AEUZLBUI.

                         -- D. O. FYUHQYU  (1880-1956)


Not So Tidy - Murphy's Law???

IDYLY   AX   BOCBMX   BU   YBXM   XZOKIAZU

 IZ   YGYLM   DKFBU   JLZWOYF—UYBI, JOBKXAWOY,

 BUT   CLZUE.

             -- D. O. FYUHQYU  (1880-1956)


We think you'll enjoy solving each cryptoquip above. Remember that you'll need to use your knowledge of the English language, letter patterns, letter frequencies, and a little luck to uncover the special message in each puzzle. Good spelling skills are helpful, too!

Solving cryptograms are twice the fun as many other word games. Do you know why? First, you get to put your word play and logic skills to the test. Secondly, you will uncover a clever or funny quote or observation on life.

Please check back again because we'll be adding more interesting quotes, quips and witticisms to our cryptogram collection!

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Please note that in addition to cryptoquotes, we also have free cryptograms  and cryptofamilies, which are lists of ten related words. Here are some of our most popular puzzles from each category:

Dressed to Dazzle Cryptofamily

Famous Chicagoans Cryptofamily

The British Royals Cryptofamily

Animal Cryptograms

Easy Cryptograms

Weekly Cryptograms

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