piece of the puzzle
noun phrase
: part of the solution to a question or problem
Researchers are close to finding a solution, but they haven't found the final pieces of the puzzle.
The restaurant is trying to attract more customers, and the new menu is an important piece of the puzzle.
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Jason Corso, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Patient Experience and Reviews Authentic feedback is the final piece of the puzzle.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
PSLs are set to be a key piece of the puzzle, reporter Michelle Jarboe said.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 23 Dec. 2025
True freshman Bryce Fitzgerald became an integral piece of the puzzle, too.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Piece of the puzzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piece%20of%20the%20puzzle. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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