Kind of cipher in which A becomes B, B becomes C, e.g. NYT Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? C
2 ? A
3 ? E
4 ? S
5 ? A
6 ? R
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      Hint 1

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      Think of an ancient leader known for shifting things around.

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      ?????? cipher is a substitution cipher where each letter in the plaintext is shifted a certain number of places down the alphabet.

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      The clue describes a type of cipher where each letter in the plaintext is shifted a certain number of places down the alphabet. This is a classic example of a ?????? cipher, named after Julius ??????, who used it in his private correspondence.

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      Salad creator Cardini, This puzzle's subject, in two very different ways, Political figure who foolishly ignored this puzzle's title, General who crossed the Rubicon, Kind of salad whose dressing contains anchovies

      Clue Analysis

      The answer to “Kind of cipher in which A becomes B, B becomes C, e.g.” in the New York Times puzzle December 21 2025 is CAESAR. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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