Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun cryptograph

3 senses of cryptograph

Sense 1
cipher, cypher, cryptograph, secret code -- (a secret method of writing)
       => code -- (a coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy)

Sense 2
cryptogram, cryptograph, secret writing -- (a piece of writing in code or cipher)
       => writing, written material, piece of writing -- (the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect); "the writing in her novels is excellent"; "that editorial was a fine piece of writing")

Sense 3
cryptograph -- (a device for deciphering codes and ciphers)
       => device -- (an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water")