CipherdayWhat makes these easy
They are short, they are proverbs you may already know, and each one starts with its two most common letters in place, marked with a dot. Puzzle 1 starts with A and E filled in. Once a few words are half-filled, the proverb usually jumps out.
Working puzzle 1
The code word ZMPGB appears twice, and so does MHJ. With E and A given, MHJ reads A _ _: try AND. Then the one-letter word M is already A, and ZMPGB reads EA _ _ _. Say "early to bed" aloud and you are most of the way there.
Questions people ask
What is the easiest way to start a cryptogram?
Start with one-letter words (A or I), then a three-letter word that repeats, which is often THE or AND.
Why are some letters already filled in?
To give you a start. They are marked with a dot, and they don't count as hints in your result.
Can I get more help?
Tap Hint to reveal one more letter everywhere it appears.
What should I try after these?
Try the daily puzzle on the home page, which has no letters filled in, or the hard cryptograms when you want a challenge.