concealedmessage

noun
UK /kənˈsiːld ˈmɛsɪdʒ/
US /kənˈsiːld ˈmɛsɪdʒ/

A concealed message is a secret note that is hidden so only certain people can find it.

The spy left a concealed message under the park bench for his friend to find.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A message written in invisible ink that appears only when treated.

She wrote a concealed message with lemon juice that showed up when held near a lamp.

3. A message hidden inside a picture or object, such as a puzzle.

The treasure map had a concealed message drawn into the trees.

4. A secret meaning understood only by people who know the code.

The song's lyrics carried a concealed message for the listeners who knew the key.