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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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
Our sports writers tick off the big moves, head-scratchers and unanswered questions so far.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
Wilson was a head-scratcher on Monday’s Day 1 of the 48-hour free agency negotiating window.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025
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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
Our sports writers tick off the big moves, head-scratchers and unanswered questions so far.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
Wilson was a head-scratcher on Monday’s Day 1 of the 48-hour free agency negotiating window.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 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 23 Apr. 2025.
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