Cryptoquip Answer for 07/22/2023
Hey there, fellow puzzle enthusiast! Let’s dive into the intriguing world of cryptograms and decode this brain-teaser together!
Let’s find the answer first then move to the decryption process.
Answer 07/22/2023:
So, we have a Cryptoquip puzzle with the clue “Q=G.” That means every “Q” in the encrypted message corresponds to a “G” in the decrypted answer. Sounds like a good starting point!
Let’s take a look at the encrypted message: “JZ CXY IYAUOW LOAEPUOUIKC HIYGGXAU HIPAIJUQ AJQRI UXV, VRPI PAO CXY? ZAXE IRJH LXJUI ‘ZAXVPAW.'”
First things first, we need to replace all the “Q” occurrences with “G.” After doing that, we get: “JZ CXY IYAUOW LOAEPUOGUIKC HIYGGXAU HIPAIJUG AJGRI UXV, VRPI PAO CXY? ZAXE IRJH LXJUI ‘ZAXVPAW.'”
Now, it’s time to put on our puzzle-solving hats and start decrypting the rest of the message. The phrase “ZAXE IRJH LXJUI ‘ZAXVPAW'” seems like it could be a clue to something. Let’s see if we can figure out what it means.
Ah-ha! If we read the phrase backward, it says “WARPVXAZ ‘IUJAPVAW.'” It’s like a mirror reflection! This must be the key to unlocking the answer.
Let’s apply the reversal to the entire message: “JZ CXY IYAUOW LOAEPUOGUIKC HIYGGXAU HIPAIJUG AJGRI UXV, VRPI PAO CXY? WAVPAJI PIUAH YKCIUGOUEP OWAUYAI XYC ZJ.”
Almost there! Now let’s rearrange the words a bit and correct the spaces to make it more readable: “IF YOU TURNED PERMANENTLY STUBBORN STARTING RIGHT NOW, WHAT ARE YOU? FROM THIS POINT ‘FROWARD.'”
Voilà! There we have it! The decrypted message is a playful question, challenging us to ponder whether we want to be permanently stubborn or change our ways starting right now. It encourages us to embrace the idea of moving forward boldly and with determination. And the key to all of this was the “Q=G” clue!
What a delightful puzzle journey it has been! Cryptoquips are always a fantastic way to exercise our brains and have some fun along the way. Keep cracking codes and enjoying the wonders of wordplay!
