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Word of the Day Friday, November 26, 2027

cryptic

/krɪptɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does cryptic mean?

adjective

Difficult to understand; mysterious or obscure in meaning. Often used to describe a message, statement, or situation that is unclear or ambiguous.

Example

"The professor's cryptic comments in the lecture left many students confused."

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