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cryptic (adjective), more cryptic, most cryptic
1. Deliberately mysterious and seeming to have a hidden meaning: The letter from Susan's boyfriend was written in a cryptic way so that only she could understand it!
2. Referring to an indirect solution or clue; such as, crosswords, riddles, or anagrams: The puzzle book that Jack got as a Christmas present from his parents began with easy sudoku to solve, then preceding to the most challenging and cryptic brain-teasers.
3. Secret or hidden in some way: The little group of children decided that they needed a cryptic place for their confidential meetings, so they could talk about their plans without anyone listening to them.
4. Relating to codes and similar techniques: David created a cryptic system of writing so he could communicate with his friends in a secret way.
5. In zoology, used to describe body markings and color that camouflage an animal: Among birds, the female hummingbirds have more cryptic patterns and shades on their bodies than males in order to make it difficult for predators to see their nests during the time of incubation and when feeding their offspring.
Mysterious, hidden, secret.
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Concealed, mysterious, secret.
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