1adjective
of an obscure nature
“the new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms”
01 Word definition
cryptic
7 letters · 1 vowel · 6 consonants
Is CRYPTIC a word?
Yes. CRYPTIC is a 7-letter adjective. of an obscure nature Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
C-R-Y-P-T-I-CHow do you spell CRYPTIC?
CRYPTIC contains 7 letters, begins with C, and ends with C.
Check another spelling →Meaning and definition
2adjective
having a secret or hidden meaning
“cabalistic symbols engraved in stone”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗crypticaldeepinscrutablemysteriousmystifyingcabalistickabbalisticqabalisticsibylline
02 Letter breakdown
How is CRYPTIC spelled?
C1R2Y3P4T5I6C7
03 Word-game status
Can you play CRYPTIC?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
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FAQ Quick answers
About CRYPTIC.
How do you spell CRYPTIC?
CRYPTIC is spelled C-R-Y-P-T-I-C. It contains 7 letters.