Definition of puzzle
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
also
: to exert (oneself, one's mind, etc.) over such a problem or situation
they puzzled their wits to find a solution
3
: to solve with difficulty or ingenuity
puzzle out an answer to a riddle
1
: to be uncertain as to action or choice
2
: to attempt a solution of a puzzle by guesswork or experiment
puzzle over the mystery
puzzle
nounDefinition of puzzle (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: the state of being puzzled : perplexity
2a
: something that puzzles
b
: a question, problem, or contrivance designed for testing ingenuity
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The first known use of puzzle was in 1582
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