Cryptic
/ˈkɹɪptɪk/
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:18 pts7 letters
Definition of Cryptic
adjective
- 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.
"Lonomia caterpillars are extremely cryptic."
Anagrams of Cryptic
No exact anagrams found for "cryptic". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
c3
r1
y4
p3
t1
i1
c3
Total: 16 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Cryptic
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Cryptic"
Cryptic is a 7-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Cryptic" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "cryptic" is a high-scoring word.