CRYPTIC
Scrabble letter values: C3R1Y4P3T1I1C3 = 16
Definition
- adjective of an obscure nature. — synonyms: cryptical, deep, inscrutable, mysterious, mystifying
- adjective having a secret or hidden meaning. — synonyms: cabalistic, kabbalistic, qabalistic, cryptical, sibylline
- adjective having a puzzling terseness.
Examples
- “the new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms”
- “a deep dark secret”
- “the inscrutable workings of Providence”