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

Recent Examples on the Web

The financing plan for the future Chiefs stadium across the state line in Kansas is moving forward, but one crucial piece of the puzzle has yet to be finalized. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026

Signs have long been pointing to an expansion, but now the final piece of the puzzle has all but fallen into place with ESPN reportedly jumping on board; this drastic change to the sport is taking shape in a hurry. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Here, Benavidez Clayton dives into the reasons behind BCI’s regenerative push, why social impact is a critical piece of the puzzle and how brands can get involved. — Sj Studio, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

The legacy piece of the puzzle, the pair are confident, comes with brand loyalty, which is strongest when discovered by word of mouth. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for piece of the puzzle

• muzzle