as in mysteries
something hard to understand or explain
why he chose to sink all of his money into a failing business is a real head-scratcher
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The research also shows how quantum technologies are providing new tools to study the fundamental mysteries of physics.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026 -
Our universe is full of mysteries, but few are as perplexing as the dark, tiny galaxies that hover around larger ones like the Milky Way.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Toss in plenty of brutal murders, bizarre prophecies, time-bending enigmas, and haunting hallucinations — all seemingly tied to Lucy’s mysterious meetings with the Hannibal Lecter-like Gideon Shepherd (Peter Capaldi) — and this one's well worth losing six hours of sleep over.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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Simpson has been one of the biggest enigmas in this year’s draft.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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To find her way out, Miskwa must solve puzzles and navigate different environments while learning Ojibwe words and phrases along the way.—
Joe Van Ryn,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!—
James Powel,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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