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.

Examples of piece of the puzzle in a Sentence

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For the other piece of the puzzle, a team of researchers led by Robert Boyd, a professor of physics and expert in quantum nonlinear optics, worked with an abundant natural light source to see if quantum entanglement could be achieved. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026

But knowing when to replace your toothbrush is just one piece of the puzzle—caring for your toothbrush properly can also help support your overall oral hygiene. — Mark Gurarie, HEALTH, 6 Aug. 2026

However, making a reliable, working rocket is only a piece of the puzzle. — Euihyeon Choi, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026

Each episode concludes with a direct appeal to viewers because somebody, somewhere, may hold the missing piece of the puzzle, bringing families one step closer to the truth. — Eileen Murphy, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for piece of the puzzle

• muzzle