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puzzle

verb

/ˈpʌzəl/

Meaning

to confuse or perplex; to think hard about something

a game, toy, or problem designed to test ingenuity; to cause someone to be confused

The math problem will puzzle even the experts.

The crossword puzzle kept her busy for hours.

puzzle over

confuse, perplex, baffle, mystify, riddle, enigma, conundrum, problem, mystery

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confuse, perplex, baffle, mystify

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riddle, enigma, conundrum, problem, mystery

clarify, explain, solve, enlighten, solution, answer, clarity

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clarify, explain, solve, enlighten

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solution, answer, clarity

puzzle over, puzzle out, puzzle greatly, completely puzzle, puzzle together, crossword puzzle, jigsaw puzzle, puzzle game

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puzzle over, puzzle out, puzzle greatly, completely puzzle, puzzle together

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crossword puzzle, jigsaw puzzle, puzzle game, puzzle over

a discussion between opposing sides, especially to negotiate terms

a tool with a heavy metal head used for breaking things or driving in nails; to hit something forcef...

(noun) a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event; (verb) to...

to cease work or movement in order to relax or recover strength

messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to another

a sheltered or darker area where direct light is blocked; to block light from something