puzzle

²puzzle

noun

Definition of PUZZLE

1

: the state of being puzzled : perplexity

2

a : something that puzzles b : a question, problem, or contrivance designed for testing ingenuity

Examples of PUZZLE

1. a book of puns, riddles, and puzzles
2. <the final fate of the colonists at Roanoke remains a puzzle to this very day>

First Known Use of PUZZLE

circa 1612

Related to PUZZLE

Synonyms: closed book, conundrum, enigma, head-scratcher, mystification, mystery, puzzlement, riddle, secret

Related Words: brainteaser, case, challenge, knot, matter, perplexity, poser, problem, stumper, trouble

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See Synonym Discussion at mystery

Other Game Terms

bezique, carom, convention, crap, euchre, gambit, monte, parlay, tierce

Rhymes with PUZZLE

muzzle