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

To what extent is your piece of the puzzle struggling to keep up? — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 24 July 2026

As researchers continue to explore the biology of healthy aging, these systems are emerging as another piece of the puzzle. — Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Democrats must net four Senate seats to gain control of the 100-member chamber, and party leaders viewed Maine as a crucial piece of the puzzle, along with Alaska, Ohio and North Carolina. — Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

Zaccheaus, suddenly a playoff veteran, was brought to Flowery Branch to be a piece of the puzzle that changes that stat, too. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 15 July 2026

Rhymes for piece of the puzzle

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