CRYPTIC
16
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈkɹɪptɪk//
adj
- (crosswording) Of a crossword puzzle, or a clue in such a puzzle, using, in addition to definitions, wordplay such as anagrams, homophones and hidden words to indicate solutions.
- (zoology) Well camouflaged; having good camouflage."Lonomia caterpillars are extremely cryptic."
- (zoology) Serving as camouflage."cryptic colouring"
- (biology, not comparable) Apparently identical, but actually genetically distinct."cryptic species"
noun
- (informal) A cryptic crossword puzzle."He settled down to the cryptic in the Independent. He loved his crossword. It kept him mentally active, just as gossip did his wife."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 16 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 18 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'CRYPTIC'?
The word CRYPTIC is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
C3
R1
Y4
P3
T1
I1
C3
Total: 16 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'CRYPTIC'?
The word CRYPTIC is worth 18 points in Words With Friends.
C4
R1
Y3
P4
T1
I1
C4
Total: 18 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.