Cryptic Crossword Clue

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Cryptic Crossword Answer

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OPAQUE

(6 letters)

ESOTERIC

(8 letters)

BAFFLING

(8 letters)

ENIGMATIC

(9 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. not openly made known
2. conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
(noun)
1. something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
2. information known only to a special group

Hint 2: Clue Definition

CRYPTIC (adjective)
1. of an obscure nature
2. having a secret or hidden meaning

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

OPAQUE
(6 letters)
ESOTERIC
(8 letters)
BAFFLING
(8 letters)
ENIGMATIC
(9 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
CERTES

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