Halloween cryptograms

Five spooky quotes in code, from Poe, Frankenstein, Dracula and Macbeth.

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Tap a blank, then a letter.

Spooky, not gory

Every quote comes from a classic of horror or the supernatural, so they suit a classroom, an office party or a quiet night in. Print the five on one sheet with the answers on a separate page, or play them here.

A first move for puzzle 4

The witches' chant opens with the same six-letter code word twice, IYVGDR IYVGDR, and MHYVGDR and GVGGDR end the same way. If you know the line, you have it; if not, the ending GDR on three words is a safe bet for BLE.

Questions people ask

Are these Halloween cryptograms good for a party?

Yes. Print one sheet a person; the answer key comes out on its own page.

Where do the quotes come from?

The Raven and The Tell-Tale Heart by Poe, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, Dracula by Bram Stoker and Macbeth by Shakespeare.

Can I play on a phone?

Yes. Tap a blank and pick a letter from the pad under the puzzle.

Is there a daily puzzle?

Yes. The home page has a new famous quote every day at midnight, your time.

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