Mignon McLaughlin Cryptogram

Solving Approach

At this length, the average word here runs about 4.3 letters. With plenty of short words in the mix, start by isolating any single-letter or two-letter groups — those are almost always "A," "I," "TO," "OF," or "IS." Watch for apostrophes at this difficulty — a contraction or possessive often exposes a letter you can carry into the rest of the puzzle.

A humor quote from Mignon McLaughlin. More about Mignon McLaughlin →

Did you know? Her sharp, concise observations on human nature and relationships have made her one of the most frequently quoted female writers of the twentieth century.

Browse all Mignon McLaughlin cryptogram puzzles →