What is a pigpen cipher?

A cipher in which each letter is drawn as a shape taken from two small grids and two X shapes; the key sheet shows which shape is which letter.

How does the decoder sheet work?

It has three rows of empty letter boxes, each with a blank symbol box above it, and a box marked Key in the corner for the key.

Can I print the Morse chart?

Yes. It lists A to Z in two columns, each letter with its dots and dashes, and a ruled line at the foot for practice.

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Secret code sheets: pigpen key, Morse code chart, decoder sheet

Secret code sheets — a sheet titled "Pigpen Cipher" with the two tic-tac-toe grids and two X shapes holding the letters A to Z, and a row of empty boxes below for a message, a classified spy dossier look with typewriter-style capitals, thin rules and a faint grid

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Reading 1Pigpen key

Reading 2Morse chart

Reading 3Decoder sheet

Secret code sheets are for writing and cracking secret messages, a classroom favourite and a treasure-hunt staple. This pack shows a pigpen cipher key, a Morse code chart with a practice line, and a blank decoder sheet with three rows of letter boxes. Each comes as a spy dossier, a kids puzzle page or a treasure-map parchment. Type a theme, such as pirate or red ink, and the sheet keeps its key and boxes.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a pigpen cipher?: A cipher in which each letter is drawn as a shape taken from two small grids and two X shapes; the key sheet shows which shape is which letter.
How does the decoder sheet work?: It has three rows of empty letter boxes, each with a blank symbol box above it, and a box marked Key in the corner for the key.
Can I print the Morse chart?: Yes. It lists A to Z in two columns, each letter with its dots and dashes, and a ruled line at the foot for practice.

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