What is a Cryptogram?
A Cryptogram is a puzzle where every letter of a message is replaced by a number. Your task is to decrypt the text and reveal the hidden words. The messages you’ll uncover are not random strings — they include famous quotes, motivational sayings, clever idioms, and even passages from literature or movies. This makes solving each puzzle both fun and rewarding.
To play, simply click on a blank space and type in the letter you think will fit. If you succeed, the letter appears wherever it is meant to in the puzzle. If not, you lose one of your five heart-shaped lives. Used up all your lives? Don't worry — you can regain them by viewing a short advertisement, which gives you three more chances to solve the code.
Tips for Solving Cryptograms
To become proficient in Cryptogram puzzles, one needs practice, but there are tested methods to accelerate the learning process:
- Search for recurring numbers: Similar to Hangman, recurring symbols are typically common letters such as vowels (A, E, I, O, U) or frequent consonants (T, N, S, R, H). Begin with them to make progress.
- Revive when needed: Some quotes are tougher than others. Watching an advert to revive yourself can be the motivation you need to finish strong.
- Take breaks: Non-stop playing can drain your mind. Take a 20–30 minute break, have a drink of water, or stretch. You'll return refreshed and ready to break even the toughest Cryptograms.
Infinite Puzzles to Uncover
One of the best aspects of playing Cryptogram is variety. With dozens of unique puzzles to share, you'll never see the same one twice. And your five lives regenerate whenever you get a new puzzle to crack, so every puzzle is new and on an equal footing.
Whether it's a quote from Muhammad Ali, Maya Angelou, or a famous literary extract, every Cryptogram cracked gives you that "aha!" feeling of accomplishment.
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