encipher

Verb

Verb Forms: enciphered, enciphering, enciphers

To convert a message into a secret code.
convert ordinary language into code
To convert plain text into cipher.

Examples

Her opponent tried to encipher his strategy, but his plays were too obvious.

Origin / Etymology

From en- + cipher.

Synonyms

cipher, code, cypher, encrypt, inscribe, write in code, encode

Antonyms

decipher, decode, decrypt

Scrabble Score: 15

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

Words With Friends Score: 17

encipher: valid Words With Friends Word