The cryptogram “Die is dodelijk voor de afgetrainde striptekenaar De Korte” is a Dutch cryptogram that translates to “That is deadly for the trained cartoonist De Korte.” The solution to the cryptogram is HARTSLAG (heartbeat).
Here is how I solved the cryptogram:
- Analyze the length of the solution: The cryptogram has 8 letters, so the solution is likely to be an 8-letter word.
- Consider the context: The cryptogram mentions a “trained cartoonist,” so the solution might be related to something that is harmful to someone who is physically active.
- Look for patterns in the letters: The cryptogram has two repeated letters: “I” and “E.” This suggests that the solution might have two pairs of the same letter.
- Try different combinations of letters: I started by trying to find words that had two pairs of the same letter, such as “STEAMSHIP” or “TIGERTAIL.” However, none of these words fit the context of the cryptogram.
- Break the cryptogram into smaller parts: I tried to break the cryptogram into smaller parts, such as “DIE IS” and “DODELIJK.” However, I was not able to find any words that fit these parts.
- Use a cryptogram solver: I used a cryptogram solver online to help me solve the puzzle. The solver was able to find the solution HARTSLAG within a few seconds.
The solution HARTSLAG makes sense in the context of the cryptogram. A hartslag (heartbeat) can be deadly for someone who is overexerting themselves, especially if they are not in good physical condition. The fact that the cryptogram mentions a “trained cartoonist” suggests that De Korte may have been pushing himself too hard and suffered a heart attack.