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Free Printable Cryptogram Puzzles

34 free cryptograms to download and print, including 13 easy ones for beginners. Preview the pages, then download the PDF in one tap. Every one has an answer key.

Quick answer

Where can I download free printable cryptograms?

You can download free printable cryptograms from the list below. Each is a letter-substitution puzzle that hides a quote or fact. Tap Download and print the PDF with its answer key.

A cryptogram swaps every letter of a message for a different one. Your job is to crack the code and reveal the hidden sentence. It feels like spy work, and it rewards the same pattern-spotting skills that make crosswords fun, with the bonus of a satisfying quote at the end.

All free cryptograms

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About these cryptograms

This shelf has gentle cryptograms built from short, upbeat phrases as well as harder sets drawn from Shakespeare, Mark Twain and Ben Franklin. Easy ones suit kids and newcomers. Hard ones are a real workout for adults who already know their way around a cipher.

How to solve cryptograms

  1. 1Look for one-letter words first. They are almost always A or I.
  2. 2Common three-letter words like THE and AND unlock a lot of letters at once.
  3. 3Apostrophes are gifts. A letter after an apostrophe is usually S, T, D or the start of LL or RE.
  4. 4Keep a small alphabet key in the margin and cross out letters as you use them.

Make your own

Make your own cryptogram in 2 minutes

Encode any quote into a letter-substitution puzzle. The Cryptogram Maker on PuzzlePage is free to use, and the how-to guide walks you through it.

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Cryptogram Puzzles: common questions

What is a cryptogram?

A cryptogram is a puzzle where a short message has been encoded by replacing each letter with another letter. You decode it by spotting patterns in word lengths and common letters.

Are these cryptograms free?

Yes. Every cryptogram here is a free PDF download, with no sign-up needed.

Are cryptograms good for seniors?

Many people enjoy them as a daily brain workout. The easy ones use short, familiar phrases and are a gentle place to start.

Can I turn my own quote into a cryptogram?

Yes. PuzzlePage's free Cryptogram Maker encodes any phrase you type and prints it with an answer key.

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