Cryptogram
English Code Breaker.
MediumAn English sentence is hidden behind a letter cipher. Every coded letter stands for the same real letter throughout — listen to the sentence for your clue, then crack the code to reveal it.
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How to play
- A short English sentence is hidden behind a cipher — every letter has been consistently swapped for another, and you can play it as often as you like in a British voice as your clue.
- Tap a coded letter on the board, then tap the real letter you think it stands for; your guess fills in every place that code appears.
- To keep it approachable, every vowel is filled in for you from the start — so you only need to crack the consonants — and you can spend a hint to reveal one more.
- Crack each sentence to hear it spoken again, then move on to the next one for the high score.
Questions
Is this English cryptogram free?
Yes — it plays in your browser with no sign-up. Sign in only if you want to save the sayings to your review deck and track your best score.
How does a cryptogram work?
Each letter of the alphabet is replaced by a different letter, the same way every time. By spotting common English letters and short words you work out the substitutions and reveal the hidden sentence.
What sentences are used?
Short, everyday English sentences, each recorded in a British voice. Hearing the sentence is your clue, so you practise listening and spelling together.
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