cryptic

Cryptic is a related term of hidden.

As adjectives the difference between cryptic and hidden

is that cryptic is having hidden meaning while hidden is that has been moved out of sight invisible or unapparent.

As a noun cryptic

is (informal) a cryptic crossword.

As a verb hidden is

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As adjectives the difference between cryptic and perplexed

is that cryptic is having hidden meaning while perplexed is confused or puzzled.

As a noun cryptic

is (informal) a cryptic crossword.

As a verb perplexed is

(perplex).

As adjectives the difference between cryptic and vague

is that cryptic is having hidden meaning while vague is not clearly expressed; stated in indefinite terms.

As nouns the difference between cryptic and vague

is that cryptic is a cryptic crossword while vague is a wandering; a vagary.

As a verb vague is

to wander; to roam; to stray.

As adjectives the difference between cryptic and occult

is that cryptic is having hidden meaning while occult is secret; hidden from general knowledge; undetected.

As nouns the difference between cryptic and occult

is that cryptic is a cryptic crossword while occult is usually with the Supernatural affairs.

As a verb occult is

to cover or hide from view.

Cryptic is a related term of equivocal.

As adjectives the difference between cryptic and equivocal

is that cryptic is having hidden meaning while equivocal is having two or more equally applicable meanings; capable of double or multiple interpretation; ambiguous; uncertain.

As nouns the difference between cryptic and equivocal

is that cryptic is (informal) a cryptic crossword while equivocal is a word or expression capable of different meanings; an ambiguous term; an equivoque.

As adjectives the difference between cryptic and complicated

is that cryptic is having hidden meaning while complicated is difficult or convoluted.

As a noun cryptic

is a cryptic crossword.

As a verb complicated is

past tense of complicate.

Symbolic is a related term of cryptic.

As adjectives the difference between symbolic and cryptic

is that symbolic is pertaining to a symbol while cryptic is having hidden meaning.

As a noun cryptic is

(informal) a cryptic crossword.

Cryptic is a related term of sphinxlike.

As adjectives the difference between cryptic and sphinxlike

is that cryptic is having hidden meaning while sphinxlike is like a sphinx, or like that of a sphinx.

As a noun cryptic

is (informal) a cryptic crossword.

Cryptic is a related term of ethereal.

As adjectives the difference between cryptic and ethereal

is that cryptic is having hidden meaning while ethereal is pertaining to the hypothetical upper, purer air, or to the higher regions beyond the earth or beyond the atmosphere; celestial; otherworldly; as, ethereal space; ethereal regions.

As a noun cryptic

is (informal) a cryptic crossword.

As an adjective cryptic

is having hidden meaning.

As a noun cryptic

is (informal) a cryptic crossword.

As a verb oblique is

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