Cryptogram & Cryptoquote solver
Decode substitution ciphers with word patterns and optional known letter mappings.
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Results
Enter your puzzle or load an example, then choose Solve puzzle.
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How to use the cryptogram & cryptoquote solver
Paste the encrypted text and optionally enter mappings such as X=T, Q=H. A cipher letter always maps to the same plaintext letter, and different cipher letters cannot share a plaintext letter.
Try an example
With these known substitutions, UIF DBU decodes to THE CAT. Remove a mapping to let the dictionary search propose candidates for the unknown letters.
Choose “Load example” above to try these inputs, then select “Solve puzzle” to see the results.
What the results mean
Returns dictionary-consistent candidates, not guaranteed grammatical quotes. Proper names and uncommon words may prevent a match; search limits are reported.
Keep your original puzzle nearby and compare the results with its rules. When several candidates fit, use the information you already know to narrow the next search.
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Cryptogram & Cryptoquote solver questions
How does the cryptogram & cryptoquote solver work?
Paste the encrypted text and optionally enter mappings such as X=T, Q=H. A cipher letter always maps to the same plaintext letter, and different cipher letters cannot share a plaintext letter.
Can you show me an example?
With these known substitutions, UIF DBU decodes to THE CAT. Remove a mapping to let the dictionary search propose candidates for the unknown letters.
What are this solver’s limits?
Returns dictionary-consistent candidates, not guaranteed grammatical quotes. Proper names and uncommon words may prevent a match; search limits are reported.
Is it free, and is my puzzle sent to a server?
It is free and requires no account. The search runs in your browser. The tool downloads an English dictionary or compound relationships when needed; your puzzle entries are not uploaded or saved to an account. You can cancel a search or clear your inputs at any time.