head-scratcher
noun
head-scratch·er
ˈhed-ˌskra-chər 
plural head-scratchers
informal
: something that is confusing, mysterious, or hard to understand
We love college football for nothing if not the belief—hope even—that at any moment the unexpected could happen. Young as it is, this season has already provided its share of jaw-droppers and head-scratchers.—
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why he chose to sink all of his money into a failing business is a real head-scratcher
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Listen to this article 3 min The leaderboard at the 2025 PGA Championship is a head-scratcher for some, but Quail Hollow Club’s challenge could be summed up perfectly by one hole the top three golfers in the world all struggled with during Thursday’s opening round.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
Elsewhere, chaos remained: The Chicago Stars and Washington Spirit played a head-scratcher, with the latter coming out on top.
—Emily Olsen, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Prada's intent to pay 8X revenue, despite Versace's 15% drop in that metric in Q4 2024, also is a head-scratcher given the luxury market downturn.
—Lucinda Shen, Axios, 9 Apr. 2025
The Houston Cougars' final possession in the NCAA Tournament final on Monday night against the Florida Gators was a head-scratcher to put it lightly.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
Elsewhere, chaos remained: The Chicago Stars and Washington Spirit played a head-scratcher, with the latter coming out on top.
—Emily Olsen, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Prada's intent to pay 8X revenue, despite Versace's 15% drop in that metric in Q4 2024, also is a head-scratcher given the luxury market downturn.
—Lucinda Shen, Axios, 9 Apr. 2025
The Houston Cougars' final possession in the NCAA Tournament final on Monday night against the Florida Gators was a head-scratcher to put it lightly.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for head-scratcher
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“Head-scratcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/head-scratcher. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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