Coded, enigmatic (7)

I believe the answer is:

cryptic

(Other definitions for cryptic that I've seen before include "Like our other puzzle" , "Hidden" , "Esoteric" , "(Of crossword) withindirect clues" , "Like some crosswords" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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