Synonyms of conundrum

conundrum

noun

as in mystery

something hard to understand or explain

the conundrum of how an ancient people were able to build such massive structures without the benefit of today's knowledge and technology

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mystery
• enigma
• puzzle
• riddle
• problem
• why
• puzzlement
• secret
• mystification
• challenge
• head-scratcher
• closed book
• matter
• perplexity
• trouble
• poser
• case
• stumper
• brainteaser
• knot

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