Cryptogram
Cryptogram is a code-breaking word puzzle: every letter of a hidden phrase is swapped for a number, and you crack the code letter by letter. Free online.
Falls under: Logic Games, Puzzles — this game trains logical reasoning and deduction, spatial reasoning and puzzle-solving.
How to play Cryptogram
- Pick a cell in the coded phrase.
- Type the letter you think that number stands for.
- Use the same letter for every copy of that number.
- Decode the whole phrase, using a hint if you get stuck.
About Cryptogram
Cryptogram is a code-breaking word puzzle. Each level shows a hidden phrase in which every letter has been replaced by a number, and the same number means the same letter everywhere it appears. The hidden text might be a famous saying, a proverb, a song lyric or a fun fact. Select a cell and type a letter to fill it in, and each letter you have already placed is marked in green on the keyboard. Short words are the best way in: a lone number is almost always A or I, and a common three-letter word is often THE or AND. Once a few letters are in, the rest of the phrase starts to fall into place, and a hint is there if you get stuck.
Cryptogram FAQ
What is a cryptogram?
A cryptogram is a phrase written in code, where every letter has been swapped for something else. In this game each letter becomes a number, and the same number always means the same letter.
How do you solve a cryptogram?
Start with the shortest words. A one-letter word is almost always A or I, and common three-letter words such as THE and AND give you several letters at once. Fill in each letter everywhere its number appears.
What kind of phrases are hidden?
The hidden text can be a famous saying, a proverb, a song lyric or an interesting fact.
What if I get stuck?
You can use a hint to reveal a letter. Letters you have already placed are shown in green on the keyboard.
