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What does cryptic mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word cryptic? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. Having hidden meaning.
  2. Mystified or of an obscure nature.
  3. Involving use of code or cipher/cypher.
  4. (zoology) Well camouflaged; having good camouflage.
  5. (biology) Apparently identical, but actually genetically distinct.
Noun
  1. (informal) A cryptic crossword.
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