Decode encrypted messages where each letter is substituted for another—like cracking secret codes. Cryptograms present famous quotes, phrases, or sayings with letters consistently replaced (if E becomes X throughout, all E's are X's). Solve by recognizing patterns: common words (THE, AND), letter frequency (E is most common in English), double letters (LL, OO), and single-letter words (A, I).
Start with hints (one letter revealed), progress to solving blind. Cryptograms sharpen pattern recognition, deductive reasoning, and vocabulary. org, and mobile apps. Short solving time (5-15 minutes) makes them perfect brain snacks. Historical codebreaking inspired modern cryptograms.