Cryptoquote Answer for 08/27/2024

Puzzle: MVYWW NPY MYR RGH OYYW NPY MDX. WYN XTZL MTZW RGH MFULUN OWX. – BRG VTLLUMTG

Step 1: Identify Short Words

Start with short words, as they are often easier to decode. For example:

• “NPY” could be “THE.”
• “RGH” could be “AND.”

Step 2: Make Initial Guesses

Let’s replace “NPY” with “THE” and “RGH” with “AND”:

• N = T
• P = H
• Y = E
• R = A
• G = N
• H = D

Step 3: Fill in the Puzzle with the Guesses

Using the guesses:

• MVYWW = SMELL (M = S, V = M, Y = E, W = L)
• NPY = THE
• MYR = SEA
• RGH = AND
• OYYW = FEEL (O = F, Y = E, W = L)
• NPY MDX = THE SKY (M = S, D = K, X = Y)

So, the first part of the quote is: SMELL THE SEA AND FEEL THE SKY.

Step 4: Continue with Known Letters

Now, use these letters to fill in the rest:

• WYN XTZL = LET YOUR (W = L, Y = E, N = T, X = Y, T = O, Z = U, L = R)
• MTZW = SOUL
• RGH = AND
• MFULUN = SPIRIT (M = S, F = P, U = I, L = R, N = T)
• OWX = FLY (O = F, W = L, X = Y)

The second part of the quote is: LET YOUR SOUL AND SPIRIT FLY.

Step 5: Decode the Author’s Name

• BRG VTLLUMTG = VAN MORRISON