Rainbows cryptogram (hard)
Free printable rainbows cryptograms for ages 10-12. Every letter is swapped for another, and the same code runs through the whole page.
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Cryptogram - Answer Key
UMBRELLA · SUNLIGHT · ORANGE · SKY · PRISM · PUDDLE · ARC · RED · DOUBLE · YELLOW
About rainbows cryptograms
Crack the secret code in these free printable rainbows cryptograms for kids. Every letter has been swapped for a different one, and the same code is used for all rainbows words on the page - so no hints are given to get you started. Decode each rainbows word and write it on the blank lines below.
Cryptograms are a sneaky-fun way to build spelling, letter recognition, and logical reasoning. Kids use pattern-spotting and process of elimination to crack the code, and the rainbows theme keeps them motivated to finish. Because the whole puzzle uses one consistent cipher, solving it rewards careful, methodical thinking - the same skill that helps with reading and math.
Start with the shortest words and any letters you can guess from word shapes. Wherever that coded letter appears, write the real letter - the code is the same for every word. Use the letters you have decoded, plus the rainbows theme, to guess the rest. Check each finished word against the answer key.
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How does a rainbows cryptogram work?+
Each letter of the alphabet is swapped for a different letter, and the same code is used for every rainbows word on the page. You crack the code - figuring out which letter stands for which - and write the decoded rainbows words on the blank lines.
How many hints does the Hard rainbows cryptogram give?+
The Hard level gives 0 starter letters. With no hints, you crack the whole code yourself using word shapes and letter patterns.
What age is the Hard rainbows cryptogram for?+
The Hard level suits ages 10-12. Cryptograms involve reading and spelling, so they work best for kids who can already read simple words; the hint count is what makes each level easier or harder.
Are these rainbows cryptograms free to print?+
Yes, completely free with no signup. Print these rainbows cryptogram puzzles as many times as you like for home or the classroom. An answer key is included on a separate page.