Answer:

decodes

Answer	Crossword Clue
DECODES	Cryptanalyzes
DECODES	Transcribes
DECODES	Cracks a secret message

DECODES	Unscrambles, as text
DECODES	Uses a key on, perhaps
DECODES	Solves, in a way
DECODES	Makes readable, maybe
DECODES	Deciphers.
DECODES	Solves a cryptogram
DECODES	Emulates a cryptographer
DECODES	Does cryptography

DECODES	Figures out
DECODES	Makes clear
DECODES	Uses a key, perhaps
DECODES	Reads with effort
DECODES	Unscrambles a secret transmission