Cryptic – Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure

(Pronounced krip-tic)

To remember the definition of the word cryptic, use the following mnemonic:

The crypt's walls were covered in exotic (cyptic) writing with mysterious meanings.

Examples of cryptic in a sentence

My girlfriends cryptic messages left me wondering why she was angry with me this time.

The murderer seemed to like leaving cryptic notes for the police.

Even though Lola tried very hard to solve the cryptic crossword puzzle, she was unable to get any of the words.