The Squeamish Ossifrage Society: Embedded character made this brass cross

Friday, July 2, 2010

Embedded character made this brass cross

The following cryptogram, which is another one of Cryptopop's clever creations, is based on current events. (But I'll take credit for the title, above, and for the selection of the picture, which has absolutely nothing to do with this puzzle.)

ZAX. CKKBUNWIMH GMW HMKBUNCRWA RFAU URHHSXZ WIRXA SXIAUFSAG.

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jdege said...: There weren't any tears in the interview I watched...; July 2, 2010 at 1:23 PM
Cryptopop said...: jdege-

It also means "sad" or "sorrowful," which is true for several reasons.; July 2, 2010 at 3:22 PM
Cryptopop said...: BC-
I forgot to add that your title for this cryp was very clever!
...and indeed, the ankh (brass cross) has nothing to with the puzzle.; July 3, 2010 at 5:11 AM

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Friday, July 2, 2010

Embedded character made this brass cross

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