cryptic

As adjectives the difference between cryptic and superficial

is that cryptic is having hidden meaning while superficial is shallow, lacking substance.

As nouns the difference between cryptic and superficial

is that cryptic is (informal) a cryptic crossword while superficial is (chiefly in plural) a surface detail.

As adjectives the difference between insoluble and cryptic

is that insoluble is that cannot be dissolved while cryptic is having hidden meaning.

As a noun cryptic is

a cryptic crossword.

As adjectives the difference between cryptic and figurative

is that cryptic is having hidden meaning while figurative is metaphorical or tropical, as opposed to literal; using figures; as of the use of "cats and dogs" in the phrase "it's raining cats and dogs".

As a noun cryptic

is (informal) a cryptic crossword.

As adjectives the difference between subtle and cryptic

is that subtle is hard to grasp; not obvious or easily understood; barely noticeable while cryptic is having hidden meaning.

As a noun cryptic is

(informal) a cryptic crossword.

As adjectives the difference between cryptic and xeric

is that cryptic is having hidden meaning while xeric is said of an environment or habitat that is extremely dry, lacking humidity and water.

As a noun cryptic

is a cryptic crossword.

As adjectives the difference between cryptic and abstract

is that cryptic is having hidden meaning while abstract is derived; extracted.

As nouns the difference between cryptic and abstract

is that cryptic is a cryptic crossword while abstract is an abridgement or summary.

As a verb abstract is

to separate; to disengage.

As adjectives the difference between cryptic and encrypted

is that cryptic is having hidden meaning while encrypted is being in code; having been encrypted.

As a noun cryptic

is a cryptic crossword.

As a verb encrypted is

past tense of encrypt.

As nouns the difference between cryptic and mimicry

is that cryptic is a cryptic crossword while mimicry is the act or ability to simulate the appearance of someone or something else.

As an adjective cryptic

is having hidden meaning.

As adjectives the difference between straightforward and cryptic

is that straightforward is proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating; honest; frank while cryptic is having hidden meaning.

As an adverb straightforward

is in a straightforward manner.

As a noun cryptic is

(informal) a cryptic crossword.

As nouns the difference between cryptic and concealment

is that cryptic is (informal) a cryptic crossword while concealment is the practice of keeping secrets.

As an adjective cryptic

is having hidden meaning.