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If you're just starting out on these, be patient, as you'll be proficient in no time.

Solving the puzzle under 8 minutes is good, under 6 very good, under 4 excellent and under two "you're a pro!"

Those of you looking for an added challenge can try to solve one sentence or even one word at a time, i.e. solve the entire first line, then go to the second line etc.

If you need a little help you can copy the cryptogram and paste it to Hal’s Helper below:

You can then work on the puzzle without using pen and paper.


HAL'S CRYPTOGRAM HELPER

1 posted on 02/08/2019 3:07:01 AM PST by nikos1121
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To: alicewonders; A_perfect_lady; BBQToadRibs; BlueLancer; Bob434; buffyt; capecodder; ...
Let me know if you want on or off our Cryptogram Ping List, (currently at 53!)

Solution to our last puzzle:

Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow. Melody Beattie

2 posted on 02/08/2019 3:08:43 AM PST by nikos1121
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Today’s cryptogram ... 1:15.


4 posted on 02/08/2019 5:15:42 AM PST by BlueLancer (Orchides Forum Trahite - Cordes Et Mentes Veniant)
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Okay, I’m getting good because that first one, I read the first line as is, even though I didn’t know what quote it would be. The pattern of the first five letters was just recognizable to me. So it was about 60 seconds. I’ll save the other two for the weekend. Have a good trip!!


5 posted on 02/08/2019 5:15:49 AM PST by A_perfect_lady
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Saturday’s cryptogram - 2:35.


6 posted on 02/08/2019 5:27:23 AM PST by BlueLancer (Orchides Forum Trahite - Cordes Et Mentes Veniant)
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Thank you ... so fun. Better today ... 4 minutes!


7 posted on 02/08/2019 5:28:03 AM PST by JustSurrounded
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To: nikos1121

Sunday’s cryptgram ... 1:15.


8 posted on 02/08/2019 5:35:28 AM PST by BlueLancer (Orchides Forum Trahite - Cordes Et Mentes Veniant)
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Less than 2 min on today’s. First two words did it.


10 posted on 02/08/2019 7:07:15 AM PST by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change with out notice.)
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Three days, huh? I was reading the first one as I transcribed it. “Here’s your methadone for the next month...try to stretch it out.” :)

Happy trails.


11 posted on 02/08/2019 10:27:17 AM PST by gundog ( Hail to the Chief, bitches!)
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