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The correct spelling is cryptic.
How to pronounce cryptic
noun
IPA: /ˈkɹɪptɪk/
Say it like: Cry-pti-c
The correct spelling is cryptic. A cryptic crossword. For example: "Lonomia caterpillars are extremely cryptic."
Usage Examples
“Lonomia caterpillars are extremely cryptic.”
“cryptic colouring”
“cryptic species”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A cryptic crossword.
adjective
- 1.Having hidden meaning.
- 2.Mystified or of an obscure nature.
- 3.Involving use of a code or cipher.
- 4.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.
- 5.Well camouflaged; having good camouflage.
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