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Cryptogram Generator — Printable PDF
Substitution-cipher puzzles from quotes or your own text.
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What this tool does
Generate printable cryptogram (substitution-cipher) puzzles where each letter stands for another. Choose a built-in quote category or enter your own text, set difficulty (which controls how many starter hints appear), and download a print-ready PDF with optional solutions and answer key.
Settings
Configure your cryptogram
2 medium cryptograms on A4, plus a solutions page.
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Difficulty
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Font size
Paper size
Preview
Sample cipher
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What you will get
Create clean, printable cryptograms from quotes or your own text. Choose difficulty, hints, and paper size, then download a print-ready PDF with an optional solution page.
How it works
Each cryptogram uses a monoalphabetic substitution cipher. Every letter is swapped for a different letter, while spaces, punctuation, and numbers stay the same. You solve it by finding the hidden substitutions.
What you can choose
- Quote or custom text (up to 350 characters)
- Difficulty and hint count
- Paper size and font size
- Solution page toggle
What you can print
- Printable cryptogram worksheet
- Optional solution page
- Clear letter spacing for handwriting
- Print-ready PDF layout
Try this quick example
- Choose a short quote or paste your own.
- Set difficulty to Easy for more hints.
- Pick A4 or Letter to match your printer.
- Download and print at 100% scale.
Tips for better cryptograms
- Use shorter quotes for beginners.
- Increase font size for classroom handouts.
- Include a solution page for quick checks.
Limits to keep in mind
Very long text can feel dense. If the puzzle looks crowded, shorten the quote or increase font size for readability.
Printing tips
- Print at 100% scale for crisp lettering and comfortable spacing.
- Use A4 or Letter based on your printer settings.
- Choose a larger font size for classroom handouts or easier reading.
- Save the printable cryptogram PDF and reuse it for groups or homework.
FAQs
Quick answers
What is a cryptogram puzzle?
A cryptogram replaces each letter with another letter. You solve it by finding the hidden substitution and decoding the message.
Can I add my own text?
Yes. Switch to custom text and paste a short quote or paragraph (up to 350 characters) to create a personalised puzzle.
How do hints work?
Hints reveal a few cipher-to-plain letter pairs, like Q=A, to get you started. Easy includes more hints, while hard includes very few.
Does the PDF include a solution?
Yes, by default. You can turn the solution page off if you want a puzzle-only printout.
Will the puzzles print clearly?
The PDF is designed for clean printing at 100% scale on A4 or Letter paper.
Is this a printable cryptogram PDF?
Yes. This tool creates printable cryptogram PDF worksheets only, with no online play or typing required.
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