cryptically

/ˈkrɪptɪkli/
adverb
  1. In a way that is mysterious or difficult to understand.
    • He smiled cryptically and refused to explain his plan.
    • The instructions were written cryptically, making them hard to follow.
    • She cryptically hinted at a surprise without giving any details.
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