Phrase Hound found 7 phrases and 10 compound words that contain cryptic. The most common are listed below. Open cryptic in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 7
- cryptic crosswordA type of crossword involving wordplay and misleading definitions.
- cryptic crosswordsplural of cryptic crossword: A type of crossword involving wordplay and misleading definitions.
- cryptic speciesOne of two or more distinct species that are morphologically indistinguishable but are genetically and reproductively isolated from one another.
- advanced crypticA cryptic crossword which includes an additional puzzle which must be solved using the completed grid or which transforms entries in the grid.
- cryptic definitionA cryptic crossword clue with no wordplay element.
- cryptic definitionsplural of cryptic definition: A cryptic crossword clue with no wordplay element.
- cryptic ovulationconcealed ovulation
Compound words 10
- holocrypticWholly or completely concealing; incapable of being deciphered.
- semicrypticSomewhat cryptic or enigmatic.
- anticrypticOf or pertaining to camouflage used by a predator to provide stealth, as opposed to camouflage used by prey to hide.
- pseudocrypticMorphologically recognisable as distinct only after other methods have unveiled their existence.
- crypticityThe condition of being cryptic.
- crypticnessThe quality of being cryptic.
- noncrypticNot cryptic.
- procrypticHaving colouring that offers protection by concealing against the background.
- uncrypticNot cryptic; straightforward.
- crypticallyIn a cryptic manner.