cryptic in German
cryptic in German is kryptisch — cryptic means having a hidden or puzzling meaning that is not immediately clear.
cryptic in German
kryptisch
What does "cryptic" mean?
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adjective Having a hidden or puzzling meaning that is not immediately clear.
"He left a cryptic note that nobody could quite understand."
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adjective Describing a crossword that uses wordplay, like anagrams or hidden words, rather than plain definitions.
"Cryptic crosswords take much longer to solve than quick ones."
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cryptic in a sentence
- He left a cryptic note that nobody could quite understand.
- Her cryptic reply only made the mystery deeper.
- Cryptic crosswords take much longer to solve than quick ones.
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What is "cryptic" in German?
"cryptic" in German is kryptisch. cryptic means: Having a hidden or puzzling meaning that is not immediately clear.
How do you use "cryptic" in a sentence?
Example: "He left a cryptic note that nobody could quite understand." In German, "cryptic" is kryptisch.
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