Based on the information you provided about the Dutch website https://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/puzzelwoordenboek/cryptogrammen.php, it seems “merkwaardig onbekend” translates to “remarkably unknown” and acts as a clue for a cryptogram in the website’s database.
Unfortunately, I cannot directly access and solve the cryptogram for you since it requires access to the website’s specific database. However, I can help you with some general tips and resources to solve cryptograms:
General Tips:
- Identify the type of cryptogram: There are different types of cryptograms, like substitution ciphers where each letter is replaced by another, or transposition ciphers where the order of letters is shuffled. Look for patterns in the encrypted text to identify the type.
- Frequency analysis: In substitution ciphers, the most frequent letter in the encrypted text likely corresponds to the most frequent letter in the language (usually “e” in English or “e” or “n” in Dutch). Analyze the frequency of letters in the encrypted text to make educated guesses about the substitutions.
- Look for common letter pairings: Certain letter combinations are common in languages. For example, “th” is frequent in English, and “sch” is frequent in Dutch. Look for such pairings in the encrypted text to help decipher the code.
- Use online tools: There are online tools available that can help you with cryptograms. These tools may offer suggestions based on frequency analysis or known patterns in different cipher types. However, be cautious as these tools may not always be accurate.
Dutch Cryptogram Resources:
- Cryptogrammenwoordenboek website (Dutch cryptogram dictionary): The website you mentioned, https://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/puzzelwoordenboek/cryptogrammen.php, might offer solutions or hints for cryptograms you encounter elsewhere. Explore the website to see if it provides resources beyond just the single cryptogram you found.
- Dutch Cryptogram Forums or Online Communities: Search for online communities or forums dedicated to Dutch cryptograms or puzzles. You might find discussions or resources related to specific cryptograms or tips for solving them in general.
By combining these tips and resources with your own logic and deduction skills, you should be able to tackle the “merkwaardig onbekend” cryptogram and hopefully crack the code!