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Cryptic Bre /ˈkrɪptɪk/Name /ˈkrɪptɪk/Adjective Meaning Hidden Easily Understood MysteriousA Cryptic Message/Remark/Smile A Crossword

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Back BrE /ˈkrɪptɪk/NAmE /ˈkrɪptɪk/adjective

with a meaning that is hidden or not easily understood mysteriousa cryptic message/remark/smile a cryptic crossword clue

 cryp•tic•al•ly/BrE ˈkrɪptɪkli; NAmE ˈkrɪptɪkli/ adverb‘Yes and no,’ she replied cryptically.

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