brainteaser
noun
brain·teas·er
ˈbrān-ˌtē-zər 
: something (such as a puzzle) that demands mental effort and acuity for its solution
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The deals also will give Peacock and Hulu access to older episodes of the programs, enabling their viewers to binge on the brainteasers.
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Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
The daily brainteaser features 16 seemingly random words grouped together in a box.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Play Game Don’t miss our crosswords, quizzes, and other brainteasers.
—The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
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Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
The daily brainteaser features 16 seemingly random words grouped together in a box.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Play Game Don’t miss our crosswords, quizzes, and other brainteasers.
—The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for brainteaser
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“Brainteaser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brainteaser. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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