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cryptic

[krip-tik] / ˈkrɪp tɪk /


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At such moments, Marvin, a notably unemotive and cryptic actor, is less impressive than ineffectual.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

While the cryptic video confirmed the beef, Cooper still didn’t offer any explanation as to what initially caused the turmoil between them.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

He punctuated a day of conflicting messaging with a cryptic social media post: “Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time!”

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Her concurrence is too cryptic, though, to be of much use to lower courts trying to make sense of Gorsuch’s maximalist rhetoric.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

Ophie asked him, tired of cryptic answers and secrets.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland




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