cryptic
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Scientists call this type of organism a cryptic species, meaning it looks very similar to related species despite having significant genetic differences.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
"Because some of the communication from Fed Chair Warsh has been cryptic, and sometimes inconsistent."
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
He might have fired a cryptic shot at the board for the lack of investment.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Rich Paul, the master of spin, cryptic messages and diversion, was in full force during this entire long, drawn out soap opera/charade involving LeBron James.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
And then Ellis noticed that the first cryptic entry in the hiker’s journal read, “Exit Fairbanks. Sitting Galliean. Rabbit Day.”
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
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