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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

cryptanalyst

/krɪptəˈnælst/ noun · British & US
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What does cryptanalyst mean?

noun

A person who studies and breaks secret codes and ciphers. A cryptanalyst uses mathematical and computational techniques to decipher encrypted messages.

Example

"The team of cryptanalysts worked tirelessly to crack the encrypted message sent by the enemy."

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