cryptanalyst
nounUK /krɪpˈtænəlɪst/
US /krɪpˈtænəlɪst/
A person who solves secret codes and puzzles.
The cryptanalyst figured out the enemy's hidden message.
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2. A specialist who studies secret writing systems to find their weaknesses.
The cryptanalyst tested the new cipher for flaws.
3. Someone who works to uncover hidden meanings in coded messages.
As a cryptanalyst, she spent hours untangling the scrambled text.
4. A person employed to break codes for security or military purposes.
The cryptanalyst joined the team protecting national secrets.