OCR: TIPS ON SOLVING CRYPTOGRAMS Starting cryptogram usually the hardest part. In general, look for repeated words or patterns of letters and start there One-letter words which almost always represent are an easy way to start, if they're there Here are some common patterns: A letter that starts several two-letter words is likely to be which apears in IN, IS,IT and IF which appears ON and OR pattern AB A likely to represent TT The pattern 'C' is probably 'HE'S' or 'IT'S' A letter that ends several words likely FO represent appears in the next- -to-last slot fairly often too. 'ABCA is probably 'THAT especially if 'AB' also starts three-letter word ('THE') or four-letter word (THIS') 'ABCD CD almost definitely represents THIS As you do more cryptograms you'll develop your own strategies. Good luck ...
