What is another word for Puzzle? - 131 Puzzle Synonyms

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According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a puzzle is "a problem or enigma that requires thought and ingenuity to solve"

Merriam-Webster defines a puzzle as "a question or problem that requires thought and ingenuity to solve"
Cambridge Dictionary describes a puzzle as "a problem that is difficult to solve, or a question that is difficult to answer"

The detective was trying to solve the puzzle of the missing evidence
The math problem was a puzzle that required careful thought and calculation
The crossword puzzle was a fun and challenging way to spend the evening
The scientist was trying to puzzle out the meaning of the data
The puzzle of the universe's origins has been debated by philosophers and scientists for centuries

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