letter-shiftcode
nounUK /ˈlɛtə ʃɪftkəʊd/
US /ˈlɛtər ʃɪftkoʊd/
A letter-shiftcode is a secret code where each letter is moved a few steps in the alphabet to hide a message.
Using a letter-shiftcode, the word 'cat' can become 'fdw' when each letter moves forward three steps.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A puzzle where you slide letters along to reveal a hidden word.
The magazine printed a letter-shiftcode puzzle next to the crossword.
3. A rule for changing letters by a fixed number of places.
The teacher wrote the letter-shiftcode on the board: plus two for every letter.
4. A way to send notes that only friends can read.
We made a letter-shiftcode so our club notes stayed private.