Dictionary Check: cryptic

"cryptic" is a valid word!

Scrabble 16 points
Words with Friends 18 points

Definition

adjective

of an obscure nature

Example: "the new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms"
adjective

having a secret or hidden meaning

Example: "cabalistic symbols engraved in stone"
adjective

having a puzzling terseness

Example: "a cryptic note"

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