cryptogram

noun

Meaning

A message or text written in a secret code or cipher.

Examples

The newspaper published a weekly cryptogram for its readers to solve.
She received a mysterious cryptogram in the mail, which she spent hours trying to decipher.

Synonyms: code, cipher, enigma, puzzle

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cryptogram

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkrɪptəʊɡræm/

Definition

A message or text written in a secret code or cipher.

Examples

The newspaper published a weekly cryptogram for its readers to solve.
She received a mysterious cryptogram in the mail, which she spent hours trying to decipher.
He was fascinated by ancient cryptograms and spent his free time studying them.

How to Use cryptogram

solve a cryptogram (verb phrase): To figure out the meaning of a message written in code. — "She was determined to solve the cryptogram."
crack a cryptogram (verb phrase): To successfully decipher a secret message or code. — "The codebreaker worked tirelessly to crack the cryptogram."
write a cryptogram (verb phrase): To compose a message using a secret code. — "He enjoyed writing complex cryptograms for his friends."

Synonyms of cryptogram

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