Cryptanalyst
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noun.
A person expert in analyzing and breaking
codes
and
cyphers
.
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noun.
decoder skilled in the analysis of codes and cryptograms
Word Usage
"Fellow cryptanalyst Thomas Dyer was one of many who believed that Rochefort was targeted for showing up his detractors."
Etymologically Related
cryptanalysis
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
decipherer
decoder