cryptic

As an adjective cryptic is

having hidden meaning.

As a noun cryptic is

(informal) a cryptic crossword.

Enigmatical is a synonym of cryptic.

As adjectives the difference between enigmatical and cryptic

is that enigmatical is pertaining to an enigma while cryptic is having hidden meaning.

As a noun cryptic is

(informal) a cryptic crossword.

Cryptic is a related term of secretive.

As adjectives the difference between cryptic and secretive

is that cryptic is having hidden meaning while secretive is having an inclination to secrecy.

As a noun cryptic

is (informal) a cryptic crossword.

As adjectives the difference between cryptic and otherworldly

is that cryptic is having hidden meaning while otherworldly is of, concerned with, or preoccupied with a different world than that of the tangible here and now, such as a heavenly, spiritual, or imaginary world.

As a noun cryptic

is a cryptic crossword.

As adjectives the difference between cryptic and definite

is that cryptic is having hidden meaning while definite is having distinct limits.

As nouns the difference between cryptic and definite

is that cryptic is a cryptic crossword while definite is anything that is defined or determined.

Cryptic is a related term of intricate.

As adjectives the difference between cryptic and intricate

is that cryptic is having hidden meaning while intricate is having a great deal of fine detail or complexity.

As a noun cryptic

is (informal) a cryptic crossword.

As a verb intricate is

to become enmeshed or entangled.

As adjectives the difference between cryptic and esoteric

is that cryptic is having hidden meaning while esoteric is intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest, or an enlightened inner circle.

As a noun cryptic

is a cryptic crossword.

Cryptic is a related term of supernatural.

As adjectives the difference between cryptic and supernatural

is that cryptic is having hidden meaning while supernatural is above nature; that which is beyond or added to nature, often so considered because it is given by a deity or some force beyond that which humans are born with in roman catholic theology, is considered to be a supernatural addition to human nature.

As nouns the difference between cryptic and supernatural

is that cryptic is (informal) a cryptic crossword while supernatural is (countable) a supernatural being.

As adjectives the difference between troublesome and cryptic

is that troublesome is giving trouble or anxiety; vexatious; burdensome; wearisome while cryptic is having hidden meaning.

As a noun cryptic is

a cryptic crossword.

As adjectives the difference between mystic and cryptic

is that mystic is of, or relating to mystics, mysticism or occult mysteries; mystical while cryptic is having hidden meaning.

As nouns the difference between mystic and cryptic

is that mystic is someone who practices mysticism while cryptic is a cryptic crossword.