riddlesign
nounUK /ˈrɪdəlˌsaɪn/
US /ˈrɪdəlˌsaɪn/
A riddlesign is a secret clue that looks like a picture or symbol.
The treasure map had a riddlesign that pointed to the old oak tree.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A playful mark left by a trickster to confuse people.
The fox left a riddlesign in the snow to mislead the hunters.
3. A sign that only makes sense after solving a puzzle.
The door opened only when she understood the riddlesign carved above it.
4. A coded message hidden in a drawing.
The children found a riddlesign in the margin of the old book.