# capt vs crypt

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### capt
*noun · frequency rank #10,998*
Abbreviation of captain.

### crypt
*noun · IPA /kɹɪpt/ · frequency rank #25,342*
A cave or cavern.

## Source
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