Symbol Cipher Maker
Puzzle settings
Your puzzle starts here.
Crack a classroom code
Add short messages about your lesson, choose a title, and generate a worksheet. The same symbol always stands for the same letter throughout the puzzle. Choose Easy for a full key and starter letters, Medium for a full key without starter letters, or Hard for a partial key and a word-pattern challenge. Spaces and punctuation stay visible at every level.
Use short messages for younger readers and longer sentences for an extra challenge. Turn on “Show answers” to print a teacher copy, then turn it off for student worksheets.
Browse all 20 Symbol Cipher examples →Common questions
Can I present or assign a cipher?
Yes. Present shows one message at a time with a decoding key, timer, and answer reveal. Assign creates an online activity where students type their decoded messages and you see their scores. Present requires sign-in; online assignments are included with Pro.
Can I use my own messages?
Yes. Add up to eight messages using English letters and basic punctuation, then generate a fresh cipher.
How do I print an answer key?
Turn on “Show answers” before printing or exporting a teacher copy. Turn it off again before preparing the student worksheet.