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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Noun
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In truth, the mysteries and compromises of mapping New York are evident every day.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
4 Jan. 2026 -
The gang was younger, the mysteries were smaller, and everything felt lighter.—
Alex Shoemaker,
Parents,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Their sudden exit from the fossil record has remained one of anthropology’s most enduring enigmas, until now.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Dec. 2025
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Further enigmas can be found elsewhere on public lands, including within state parks, recreational areas, and more.—
Mike Bezemek,
Outside,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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Nevertheless, this research represents an intriguing attempt to solve three cosmological puzzles with one mechanism.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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