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Where can I get the Ben Franklin Sayings Cryptogram as a free PDF?
On this page. The Ben Franklin Sayings Cryptogram is a free printable PDF: click Download, open the file and print it at home or school. Expect a hard cryptogram that takes about 30 to 45 minutes, with an answer key included.
About this cryptogram
Decode 5 sayings from Poor Richard's Almanack. Each line is written in a substitution cipher, so A might stand for R and E might stand for K. It is rated hard. The lines are longer, the vocabulary is richer and there are fewer easy footholds. It is a quiet, satisfying way to practice pattern recognition, letter frequency and logical deduction.
Most people who grab this one are adult solvers who like a real challenge. It is part of the Americana & Civics collection, so you will find sister puzzles on related themes below. Most solvers finish it in about 30 to 45 minutes, and all you need is a pencil and a little alphabet key in the margin. PuzzlePage published it on September 26, 2026.
Puzzle details
- Type
- Cryptogram
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Contents
- 5 coded lines
- Time to solve
- About 30 to 45 minutes
- Collection
- Americana & Civics
- Format
- PDF, 8 pages, US Letter, 113 KB
- Answer key
- Included at the back
- Price
- Free, no sign-up
- Published
- September 26, 2026
Ways to use it
- Challenge a friend and compare times.
- Use it as a screen-free wind-down before bed.
- Pair it with your morning coffee instead of scrolling.
Solving tips
- One-letter words are almost always A or I. Start there.
- Words with a double letter like LL, EE or SS are great clues.
- A letter after an apostrophe is usually S, T, D or M.
How to print the Ben Franklin Sayings Cryptogram
- 1Tap "Download free PDF". The Ben Franklin Sayings Cryptogram saves straight to your computer or phone.
- 2Open the PDF. The puzzle pages come first and the answer key is at the back.
- 3Print on US Letter or A4 paper. Print at 100% scale so there is room to write a letter above every code letter.
- 4Keep the answer page aside, grab a pencil and a little alphabet key in the margin, and start solving.
Make your own
Make your own Ben Franklin Sayings cryptogram
Want to hide your own quote or a secret message? Encode any quote into a letter-substitution puzzle. Here’s how on PuzzlePage: the Cryptogram Maker is free and takes about two minutes.
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Ben Franklin Sayings Cryptogram: questions and answers
Is the Ben Franklin Sayings Cryptogram really free?
Yes. It costs nothing to download or print, and there is nothing to sign up for. Tap Download and the PDF is yours.
What level is the Ben Franklin Sayings Cryptogram?
It is rated hard. It is rated hard. The lines are longer, the vocabulary is richer and there are fewer easy footholds. It suits adult solvers who like a real challenge.
How long will it keep someone busy?
Most people need about 30 to 45 minutes. Times vary with experience, and that is part of the fun.
Can I make my own cryptogram like this?
Yes. PuzzlePage's free Cryptogram Maker lets you choose your own theme and words, then print a sheet in a couple of minutes. See the "Make your own" section on this page.
