Clues for the word "CIPHER"
We've had 14 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 22 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Penny Dell Daily crossword on February 16, 2025.
Definition of cipher
- n. - A character [0] which, standing by itself, expresses nothing, but when placed at the right hand of a whole number, increases its value tenfold.
- n. - One who, or that which, has no weight or influence.
- n. - A character in general, as a figure or letter.
- n. - A combination or interweaving of letters, as the initials of a name; a device; a monogram; as, a painter's cipher, an engraver's cipher, etc. The cut represents the initials N. W.
- n. - A private alphabet, system of characters, or other mode of writing, contrived for the safe transmission of secrets; also, a writing in such characters.
- a. - Of the nature of a cipher; of no weight or influence.
- v. i. - To use figures in a mathematical process; to do sums in arithmetic.
- v. t. - To write in occult characters.
- v. t. - To get by ciphering; as, to cipher out the answer.
- v. t. - To decipher.
- v. t. - To designate by characters.
Referring Clues
Last Seen In
- Penny Dell Daily - February 16, 2025
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - October 17, 2023
- New York Times - June 06, 2022
- Penny Dell Daily - January 02, 2018
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - March 17, 2017
- Universal - March 17, 2017
- Universal - January 18, 2017
- Chronicle of Higher Education - April 01, 2016
- LA Times - March 02, 2013
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - February 01, 2013
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - November 29, 2012
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - August 27, 2012
- Universal - June 10, 2012
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - July 11, 2011
- USA Today - December 22, 2010
- LA Times - November 03, 2010
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - June 19, 2010
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - May 20, 2010
- Guardian Quick - March 16, 2010
- Netword - February 11, 2007
- LA Times - December 09, 2005
- New York Times - November 25, 2001