Word: cryptic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: cryp
tic
Definition: Of a crossword, or a clue in such a crossword, using, in addition to definitions, wordplay such as anagrams, homophones and hidden words to indicate solutions.
Morphemes:
Affix: cryptic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of a crossword, or a clue in such a crossword, using, in addition to definitions, wordplay such as anagrams, homophones and hidden words to indicate solutions.