cryptic
ADJECTIVE
/krɪptɪk/
7 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH C
cryptic is a valid 7-letter word worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
C3R1Y4P3T1I1C3
3 + 1 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 3 =16 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 32TRIPLE WORD → 48
MEANING
What does cryptic mean?
ADJECTIVE · 3 SENSES
1
Of an obscure nature.
“the new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms”
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SIMILAR
2
Having a secret or hidden meaning.
“cryptic writings”
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3
Having a puzzling terseness.
“a cryptic note”
SIMILAR