playfair

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Synonyms: play fair, playfeer, mayfair, plays fair, llanfair, alafair

Antonyms: play fair, playfeer, mayfair, plays fair, llanfair, alafair

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Proper noun

1. {{surname|en}}.
2. A [[placename]]

Noun

1. {{lb|en|cryptography}} {{ellipsis of|en|Playfair cipher}}.
2. {{lb|en|cryptography}} an {{l|en|encryption}} using the Playfair cipher
3. {{lb|en|crosswording}} A form of [[crossword]] in which some words must be encrypted with a [[Playfair cipher]] before being inserted into the grid, and solvers must deduce the [[codeword]] and the encrypted clues.

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