QuestionsRicky McCormick's notesAre the notes a cipher, a private shorthand, or not a message at all?Answer
Answer · Ricky McCormick's notes
The notes are a private shorthand, with recurring groups standing for words, written by McCormick for his own…
The notes are a private shorthand, with recurring groups standing for words, written by McCormick for his own use.
Where it stands
Still possibleIts tests haven't settled it: two pieces of evidence for, none against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.
What it predicts
- Recurring groups (NCBE, WLD, PRSE) behave like words in position and context.
- Numbers sit in list-like entries (amounts, addresses, times).
What would rule it out
- Handwriting comparison shows McCormick did not write them, or the groups show no word-like behaviour.
Evidence 2 for · none against
FOR
The questions it answers
Open4 answers, none ahead
Cite it
Mysteries Department. (2026). The notes are a private shorthand, with recurring groups standing for words, written by McCormick for his own… [Answer ANS0D07YBNY3MFW]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0D07YBNY3MFW
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