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cryptogram

 

[ หˆkrษชptoสŠหŒษกrรฆm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

puzzle-solving

A cryptogram is a type of puzzle that consists of a short piece of encrypted text. The goal is to decrypt the text and reveal the original message.

Synonyms

cipher, code, puzzle.

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Word Description / Examples
cryptogram

A cryptogram is often used in puzzles or recreational activities to challenge the solver to find a hidden text where each letter has been substituted by another.

  • She spent hours trying to decipher the cryptogram in the puzzle book
code

Code can refer to a system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent others, especially for the purpose of secrecy. It's often used in programming, encryption, and secret communication.

  • They communicated using a secret code only they understood
cipher

A cipher typically refers to a method of encrypting text, and is commonly used in the field of cryptography to protect sensitive information.

  • Governments and organizations use complex ciphers to secure their confidential communications
puzzle

A puzzle is a game, problem, or toy that tests a person's ingenuity or knowledge. It is used broadly in the context of mind games, riddles, and activities designed for leisure.

  • She enjoys solving crosswords and other types of puzzles in her free time

Examples of usage

  • The newspaper's cryptogram is always a fun challenge.
  • Solving cryptograms can be a relaxing way to pass the time.

Translations

Translations of the word "cryptogram" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น criptograma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคชเฅเคคเคฒเฅ‡เค–

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kryptogramm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kriptogram

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะธะฟั‚ะพะณั€ะฐะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kryptogram

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆš—ๅทๆ–‡ (ใ‚ใ‚“ใ”ใ†ใถใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cryptogramme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ criptograma

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kriptogram

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•”ํ˜ธ๋ฌธ (์•”ํ˜ธ๋ฌธ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดูŠูุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kryptogram

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kryptogram

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏ†็ ๆ–‡ (mรฌmวŽ wรฉn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kriptogram

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dulritun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะธั„ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ แƒ˜แƒžแƒขแƒแƒ’แƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ (kriptograma)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸifrษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ criptograma

Etymology

The term 'cryptogram' originated from the combination of two Greek words: 'kryptos' meaning hidden and 'gramma' meaning letter. Cryptograms have a long history and have been used for centuries to convey secret messages and as a form of entertainment.

See also: crypt, cryptanalysis, cryptanalyst, cryptanalytics, cryptic, crypto, cryptography, cryptology, cryptosystem, decrypt, encrypt.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,674, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.