cipher
noun/ˈsaɪfər/
Frequency rank: #11,464 most common English word
Meaning
a secret code used to hide the meaning of a message.
Example sentence
The spy sent his message in cipher so that no one else could read it.
Synonyms & related words
- code
- encryption
- cryptogram
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