I love cryptograms/cryptoquips. I don't get to do them often though. Usually, when they give you a hint, like L=M. Basically it means that every M that you see, you put an L there. Also, you can figure out the one letter words, the three letter words, and the contractions easy. Usually that's where I start. I mostly like doing the lists: like they give you a category and you identify the things that belong in the list. Those are easier than the phrases that are usually in the newspaper.
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