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
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  1. puzzle
  2. riddle
  3. conundrum
Noun
  • For those who don’t like to sweat, Aquascape offers alternative group activities, like puzzles in the lunchroom and group volunteer days for local nonprofits.
    — John W. Bateman, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The cube has enjoyed another surge in popularity in recent years as global competitions have proliferated, measuring who can solve the puzzle the fastest.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of puzzle
Noun
  • With Simmons still back on the ramp, largely remaining — to borrow from Winston Churchill — a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The fundamental problem exposed by the latest court fight is that no one has a solution to the riddle of apportionment.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of riddle
Noun
  • There’s a bit of a conundrum with the Chiefs’ defense as pointed out by Pete Sweeney, The Star’s Chiefs insider, this week.
    — Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 1 Nov. 2026
  • On the one hand, the journalist’s role is to gather information, and so walking out or not covering news events poses a difficult conundrum.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of conundrum

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“Brainteaser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainteaser. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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