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🔐 Invent a Secret Code

⏱ about 25 min ⚡ medium Brain & Puzzles

Create a cipher that swaps letters for symbols, then write a secret message for a friend to crack. Keep the key hidden!

🧺 What you'll need

👣 Steps

  1. Make a key that swaps each letter for a symbol or number.
  2. Write your key on one piece of paper and keep it hidden.
  3. Write a secret message using the code.
  4. Give the message to a friend and let them try to crack it.
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