Definitions for cryptic

cryptic cryp·tic

Spelling: [krip-tik]
IPA: /ˈkrɪp tɪk/

Cryptic is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 88 anagrams from letters in cryptic (cciprty).

Definitions for cryptic

noun

  1. a cryptogram, especially one designed as a puzzle.

adjective

  1. mysterious in meaning; puzzling; ambiguous:
  2. abrupt; terse; short:
  3. secret; occult:
  4. involving or using cipher, code, etc.
  5. Zoology. fitted for concealing; serving to camouflage.

Origin of cryptic

1595-1605; Late Latin crypticus Greek kryptikós hidden. See crypt, -ic

Examples for cryptic

Kurant has crafted a new, cryptic narrative in which the three redundant characters come together in a wrecking yard.

When he spoke, his words were cryptic to all those in the room.

"A Wade check is always honored," was his cryptic assertion.

"We-all'll come 'long when we's bid," was Jess' cryptic retort.

"Conditions have not been wholly favorable," was the cryptic reply.

He was like some cryptic English-Chekhovian figure, playing out the last days of his private, imagined Raj.

Even as early as December 4, remarks from inside the bubble were cryptic and frightened.

"I believe in the belief of the guides," was my cryptic rejoinder.

She wants an explanation of the cryptic glares and whispers, but they disappear.

I also think Damian Lewis's performance was stellar in episode after episode: vivid, cryptic, and (against all odds) believable.

Word Value for cryptic
Scrable

16

Words with friends

18

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