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cypher

/ˈsaɪfər/ noun · British & US
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What does cypher mean?

noun

A secret code or method of concealing a message, especially a cryptographic code. A person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand.

Example

"The spy used a complex cypher to send messages to his handler."

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