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CRYPTIC
/ˈkɹɪptɪk/AdjectiveNounCRYP-ticcryp-tic · 2 syllablesGrade 7
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018
Meaning
Having hidden (unapparent) meaning.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Late Latin crypticus, from Ancient Greek κρυπτικός (kruptikós), from κρυπτός (kruptós, “hidden”), from κρύπτω (krúptō, “to hide”). Doublet of kryptic.
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2018.