cryptic
Having hidden (unapparent) meaning.
Mystified or of an obscure nature; not easy to perceive.
Involving use of a code or cipher.
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.
Well camouflaged; having good camouflage.
Serving as camouflage.
Apparently identical, but actually genetically distinct.
Living in a cavity or small cave.
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Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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