Chapter 11. Assorted Ciphers

In this chapter we include the following ciphers for you to solve:

  • Atbash Ciphers

  • Caesar Box Ciphers

  • Columnar Transposition Ciphers

  • Newspaper Codes

  • Twisted Path Box Ciphers

Chapter 2 tells you how to solve each of these puzzle types.

Tip

Grab a notebook or scrap paper before you start working on the puzzles in this chapter! You'll need the space to sketch out boxes, columns, coded alphabets, and so on.

Puzzle 236

Difficulty Level: Easy

This is an Atbash Cipher.

NZQLI ZMWIV RH HSLXPVW. GSRH RH ZM LUUVI LU GIVZHLM UILN Z NZQLI URTFIV DRGSRM GSV ZINB LU GSV XLOLMRHGH, URTSGRMT ZTZRMHG GSV YIRGRHS XILDM!

Puzzle 237

Difficulty Level: Easy

Puzzle 237

Puzzle 238

Difficulty Level: Easy

This is a Caesar Box Cipher.

MAXEIIM YRTTNPE PEEOEHS LTNOIES AOSUNRA NOITAEG SEVLCDE

Puzzle 239

Difficulty Level: Easy

This is an Atbash Cipher.

OVHHLM GL GSV NLWVIM VCVXFGREV : ZODZBH SZMT LM GL BLFI IVXVRKGH!

Puzzle 240

Difficulty Level: Easy

This is a Caesar Box Cipher.

OTEEKON FURHNLO TACEOUT HLIMWTH EIRUAEI ANCSBLN CNLTSYG

Puzzle 241

Difficulty Level: Easy

This is an Atbash Cipher.

R ZTIVV DRGS BLF: DZGXS DROPRMHLM. SV RH MLG VMGRIVOB GL YV GIFHGVW. SLDVEVI, SRH LMTLRMT ZHHLXRZGRLMH RM NZWIRW ZMW NVCRXL XRGB NZB YV FHVUFO GL FH.

Puzzle 242

Difficulty Level: Easy

Puzzle 242

Puzzle 243

Difficulty Level: Easy

This is a Caesar Box Cipher. ...

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