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Riddle

noun
/ˈrɪdəl/

Meaning

a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; a puzzle
A question or statement designed to test ingenuity or puzzle the mind.

Example Sentences

The ancient riddle stumped all the scholars for years.

The children enjoyed solving the riddle.

Example Expressions

riddle with

Synonyms

puzzle, enigma, mystery, brain teaser, conundrum
Entry 1
puzzle, enigma, mystery, brain teaser
Entry 2
puzzle, enigma, conundrum, mystery

Antonyms

solution, answer, explanation
Entry 1
solution, answer, explanation
Entry 2
answer, solution, explanation

Collocations

solve a riddle, ancient riddle, riddle me this, riddle with bullets
Entry 1
solve a riddle, ancient riddle, riddle me this
Entry 2
solve a riddle, ancient riddle, riddle with bullets

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