Cryptic describes something as mysterious, hidden, or secret, such as puzzling remarks.
Cryptic means mysterious, hidden, or secret, often used to describe remarks that are puzzling.
| Word | cryptic |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | ADJ. |
| Definition | mysterious; hidden; secret. |
| Sentence | Thoroughly baffled by Holmes's cryptic remarks, Watson wondered whether Holmes was intentionally concealing his thoughts about the crime. |
Tags: psat
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