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brainteaser

noun

Definition of brainteasernext
as in puzzle

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Recent Examples of brainteaser Guys can be disastrously tough to shop for, but the best gift ideas for men don’t have to involve a brainteaser. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026 Each team was given an envelope containing twelve brainteasers—rebuses, letter grids—that could be solved in any order, leading to sites around the theatre. — Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2025 True, this area is so palpably pretty its image graces containers of chewy nougats and 1,000-piece brainteasers. — Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 3 Sep. 2025 The deals also will give Peacock and Hulu access to older episodes of the programs, enabling their viewers to binge on the brainteasers. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for brainteaser
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainteaser
  1. puzzle
  2. riddle
  3. conundrum
Noun
  • Central colleague cafes provide complimentary premium coffee and beverages, while gaming lounges with puzzles and tabletop games offer opportunities for hands-on breaks from screens.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026
  • One of these structures, known as the ’29’ surface oxide, has presented scientists with a puzzle.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of puzzle
Noun
  • Finding Lahti’s family was the latest step in a half-century long effort to solve the riddle of what led to the veteran’s death from two bullet wounds to the head.
    — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Whether the brand promise of independence survives a business model built on agent territory sales is one of the next riddles for the housing market to solve.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of riddle
Noun
  • The quarterback conundrum continues for the Atlanta Falcons this week following Tua Tagovailoa’s injury at practice.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Is there any wardrobe conundrum more complex than hunting for the perfect wedding guest dress?
    — Joy Montgomery, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of conundrum

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