The term 'cryptic mystery' can be summarized by the word 'ENIGMA, ' which is a six-letter word. An ENIGMA is a puzzle or problem that is difficult to solve or explain, often involving a mysterious or inexplicable element. It is also used to refer to a person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand. The term has been used in literature and popular culture for centuries, and is often associated with the works of authors such as Edgar Allan Poe and Agatha Christie.