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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.

The ancient riddle stumped all the scholars for years.

The children enjoyed solving the riddle.

riddle with

puzzle, enigma, mystery, brain teaser, conundrum

Entry 1

puzzle, enigma, mystery, brain teaser

Entry 2

puzzle, enigma, conundrum, mystery

solution, answer, explanation

Entry 1

solution, answer, explanation

Entry 2

answer, solution, explanation

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

a temporary or provisional period before something permanent is established

a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof

extremely stupid behavior or actions; foolishness

a drug or other form of medicine used to treat or prevent disease

existence; a living creature; the state of existing

The identity and origins of one's parents; descent or lineage.