1. messages written in code or cipher that need to be decoded

Examples

• The spy sent cryptograms to headquarters using a special code.
• Students enjoyed solving cryptograms in their puzzle books.
• The newspaper featured daily cryptograms for readers to decode.
• Ancient cryptograms have helped historians understand secret communications.
• She created cryptograms for her friends to solve at the party.
• The detective found cryptograms hidden in the suspect’s notebook.