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riddle

7 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. 1) riddle (noun)
  2. 2) riddle (verb)
  3. 3) riddle (noun)
  4. 4) riddle (verb)
  5. riddel (noun)
  6. riddle and shears (noun plural but singular in constructrion)
  7. riddle canon (noun)

1rid·dle

noun \ˈri-dəl\

Definition of RIDDLE

1
: a mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum, enigma
2
: something or someone difficult to understand

Origin of RIDDLE

Middle English redels, ridel, from Old English rǣdelse opinion, conjecture, riddle; akin to Old English rǣdan to interpret — more at read
First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with RIDDLE

diddle, fiddle, griddle, middle, piddle, twiddle

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