Definition of CRYPTANALYST

cryptanalyst

Plural: cryptanalysts

Noun

  • decoder skilled in the analysis of codes and cryptograms
  • An expert in analyzing and breaking codes and ciphers.

Origin / Etymology

From crypt- + analyst or from cryptanalysis + -ist.

Scrabble Score: 22

cryptanalyst: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
cryptanalyst: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
cryptanalyst: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

cryptanalyst: valid Words With Friends Word