Cypher
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The digit zero, or a number that leaves any other number unchanged when added to it.
“The ancient scribe used a special symbol as a cypher to denote nothing.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈsaɪfə/
Syllables
cy·pher
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Wordle
British spelling of cipher, contains Y, ends in -ER, the CYPH- opening is immediately distinctive
Scrabble
CYPHER earns strong points from C and Y, the -ER ending supports hooks and is common in crosswords
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