Definition of cryptic

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  • cryptic is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
  • cryptic is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 16
  • cryptic is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 18

Definition of cryptic

  • of an obscure nature (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms

    Synonyms

    1. cryptical
    2. deep
    3. inscrutable
    4. mysterious
    5. mystifying
  • having a secret or hidden meaning (adjective)

    Examples

    1. cryptic writings

    Synonyms

    1. cabalistic
    2. cryptical
    3. kabbalistic
    4. qabalistic
    5. sibylline
  • having a puzzling terseness (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a cryptic note

See definition of cryptic in Merriam Webster