guessing game
noun
: a game in which the player has to correctly guess the answer
—often used figuratively
Making a diagnosis in such cases can be a real guessing game.
Reporters continue to play a guessing game as they wait to hear her final decision.
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As the trio played a guessing game, they were prompted to pick Reynolds’ favorite Taylor Swift song.
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Lisa Respers France, CNN, 12 July 2024
Yes, contestants return for the season finale for an extra twist on the guessing game.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 11 July 2024
Leo July 23 – August 22 Today is a bit of a guessing game.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 28 June 2024
The month-long guessing game that’s been giving General Hospital fans heart palpitations is over: The popular cast member returning to the ABC soap this summer is… Bryan Craig.
—Michael Ausiello, TVLine, 24 June 2024
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Lisa Respers France, CNN, 12 July 2024
Yes, contestants return for the season finale for an extra twist on the guessing game.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 11 July 2024
Leo July 23 – August 22 Today is a bit of a guessing game.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 28 June 2024
The month-long guessing game that’s been giving General Hospital fans heart palpitations is over: The popular cast member returning to the ABC soap this summer is… Bryan Craig.
—Michael Ausiello, TVLine, 24 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for guessing game
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“Guessing game.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guessing%20game. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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