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Synonyms & Similar Words
enigma
riddle
mystery
brain teaser
conundrum
problem
challenge
teaser
poser
question
perplexity
bewilderment
confusion
intricacy
complexity
difficulty
obstacle
hindrance
barrier
impediment
snag
hitch
complication
predicament
plight
dilemma
impasse
stalemate
paradox
ambiguity
uncertainty
doubt
enigmas
mysteries
brain teasers
problems
tests
trials
tribulations
Meaning of Puzzle
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a puzzle is "a problem or enigma that requires thought and ingenuity to solve"
Definitions
- 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"
Example Uses
- 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
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
simplicity
clarity
ease
straightforwardness
obviousness
transparency
straightforward
simplicity
ease
openness
straightforwardness
clarity
certainty
confidence
assurance
clearness
lucidity
intelligibility
comprehensibility
transparency
explicitness