Cryptic solution Synonyms

Definitions for Cryptic


  • (adjective) being beyond one's powers to know, understand, or explain
  • (adjective) having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning
  • (adjective) having a secret or hidden meaning

Definitions for Solution


  • (noun) something attained by mental effort and especially by computation
  • (noun) a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
  • (noun) a method for solving a problem