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cryptic

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2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

cryptic

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cryptic is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, cryptic is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcryptic

1noun
  • A cryptic crossword.
1adjective
  • 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.

    Synonyms: cryptozoic

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