Tricky Symbol Cryptograms to Keep You Thinking
Solving cryptograms is a great way to stay mentally fit! Studies have shown that working puzzles of any sort, especially challenging ones, keeps you mentally agile and on the ball. These benefits can help you no matter what your age!
Tricky Symbol Cipher 1. This More Code message is an adaptation from the eulogy of George Washington delivered by Henry “Light-Horse Harry” Lee.
Tricky Symbol Cipher 1 Hint
Tricky Symbol Cipher 1 Answer
Tricky Symbol Cipher 2. The punctuation in this cryptogram gives you some vital clues!
Tricky Symbol Cipher 2 Hint
Tricky Symbol Cipher 2 Answer
Tricky Symbol Cipher 1 Hint
The first letter is F.
Tricky Symbol Cipher 2 Hint
The first letter is H.
Cracking Codes & Cryptograms Glossary
cipher
An encryption where each letter of the alphabet is replaced by a different letter, number, or symbol. As opposed to a code, where whole words are replaced by letters, numbers, or symbols.
Cracking Codes & Cryptograms Glossary
ciphertext
The encrypted message.
Cracking Codes & Cryptograms Glossary
keyword
A word which is used as a key to a cipher. The word is often written at the start of the ciphertext alphabet or into the top positions of a Masonic/Pigpen Cipher. The remaining letters of the alphabet make the remainder of the ciphertext alphabet.
Cracking Codes & Cryptograms Glossary
pattern word
A word which has repeating letters in it. This pattern of repeating letters is very helpful when cracking a cryptogram. The most widely seen pattern word is THAT - the letter T appears twice. When you see an encrypted word in the pattern 1- -1 (where the number 1 represents the enciphered letters), it’s most likely to be THAT. Another common pattern word is PEOPLE — if you see an encrypted word in the pattern 12-1-2, PEOPLE is a good guess.
Cracking Codes & Cryptograms Glossary
plaintext
The original message, in plain English.
