Today's Cryptogram

1/03/2019 | Nikos1121

[nikos1121]

Today's Cryptogram: No hints.

XNFSF USF XGQ PSFUX ZUCM JY U EFSMQY'M VJKF—XNF ZUC GF USF DQSY UYZ XNF ZUC GF ZJMTQRFS GNC. GJVVJUH DUSTVUC

Our last puzzle:

YOUR TALENT IS GOD'S GIFT TO YOU. WHAT YOU DO WITH IT IS YOUR GIFT BACK TO GOD. LEO BUSCAGLIA

Many of you got this fairly fast after picking up on the “YOU” and “YOUR.”

Was tough for others, since only 2 “Es.” After seeing the “TO” before the “YOU” it gave you the letter “T.”

In the end, many of you told me it was a quote worth solving!

[nikos1121]

You can find this little fun word game, to combat early dementia and senility in us baby boomers, in several daily publications, unfortunately they are copyrighted so we can't use them here. So, we're just going to make up our own.

The way it works is a letter stands for another letter. For example:

AXYDLBAAXR is LONGFELLOW (does not apply to today's cryptogram)

Beware, the game is very addictive. If this is your first time, don't be intimidated.

If you can solve this under 8 minutes you're good. Under 5 minutes is very good. Under 3 excellent. Under 2 minutes, exceptional.

[nikos1121]

The most commonly used letters in English “text” according to the Oxford Dictionary are:

E T A I N O S

but for puzzles and word games, the most commonly used letters in “spoken” English are:

E A R I O T N S

When you are stumped, go back and find the “E” which is usually the letter used the most. “T” usually follows.

If you need a little help you can copy the cryptogram and paste it here:

http://www.hjkeen.net/htoys/cryptogm.htm

It’s easier to work on without having to use your pencil.

Let me know if you want on or off our Cryptogram Ping List.

[nikos1121]

Today’s hint: The author is NOT a basketball player.

[AnAmericanMother]

Got it - but it seems to end up in the air.

"who" . . . what?

[grey_whiskers]

6 min.
Yesterday stumped me.

[AnAmericanMother]

Did you get a complete sentence before the author’s name?

[null and void]

Done. Didn’t time myself.

[null and void]

Yes

[nikos1121]

Good point. Have you ever wondered why you are on this planet?

Someone said we are here for two reasons. To learn, and to help others.

Other’s may think of our lives here, as the reason they became doctors, or teachers, or why they met and married someone and had their children.

Very profound quotation, that is open ended at the end. I agree with you.

[JayGalt]

First time deciphering. Took a while but felt great.

[nikos1121]

It’s not a complete sentence that’s why the DASH (—), and not a period. I was thinking of putting a comma there, but that would be confusing as we would expect “AND” or “BUT” to follow.

[nikos1121]

Sounds like this one was too easy.

I’d like to see the Daily Cryptogram or Games and Puzzles as a topic line for posting. Is there one out there? Am I missing it?

I’m posting these under “CHIT CHAT.”

[AnAmericanMother]

Got it!! clerical error on my part!

[nikos1121]

Excellent for a first timer!

[o-n-money]

Very easy. Got the first 2 words immediately and just rolled through the puzzle. Won’t brag about the time.

[nikos1121]

Excellent!

[WASCWatch]

Easiest one so far.

[grey_whiskers]

Yes. I misread the other day. 😉

[nikos1121]

No, I think you people are just getting better at it.

[nikos1121]

For those of you who like to do the daily National Cryptoquote, here it is:

https://www.arkansasonline.com/features/comics/quote/