CRYPTIC
(adj.sat, noun, adj.)Definitions
Cryptic - as an adjective satellite
Of an obscure nature
Example: "The new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms"
Having a secret or hidden meaning
Example: "Cabalistic symbols engraved in stone"
Having a puzzling terseness
Example: "A cryptic note"
Cryptic - as a noun
A cryptic crossword.
Cryptic - as an adjective
Having hidden meaning.
Mystified or of an obscure nature.
Involving use of a code or cipher.
Of a crossword, or a clue in such a crossword, using, in addition to definitions, wordplay such as anagrams, homophones and hidden words to indicate solutions.
Well camouflaged; having good camouflage.
Example: "Lonomia caterpillars are extremely cryptic."
Serving as camouflage.
Example: "Cryptic colouring"
Apparently identical, but actually genetically distinct.
Example: "Cryptic species"
Living in a cavity or small cave.
Example Sentences
Word Game Points
CRYPTIC has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
CRYPTIC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
CRYPTIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
