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Definition of Puzzle
1. Noun. A particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution. "That's a real puzzler"
Exact synonyms: Mystifier, Puzzler, Teaser
Generic synonyms: Problem
Specialized synonyms: Sudoku, Acrostic, Word Square
Derivative terms: Mystify
Generic synonyms: Problem
Specialized synonyms: Sudoku, Acrostic, Word Square
Derivative terms: Mystify
2. Verb. Be a mystery or bewildering to. "The good news will puzzle her"; "This question really stuck me"
Exact synonyms: Amaze, Baffle, Beat, Bewilder, Dumbfound, Flummox, Get, Gravel, Mystify, Nonplus, Perplex, Pose, Stick, Stupefy, Vex
Specialized synonyms: Mix Up, Stump, Riddle, Elude, Escape
Generic synonyms: Bedevil, Befuddle, Confound, Confuse, Discombobulate, Fox, Fuddle, Throw
Derivative terms: Bafflement, Bewilderment, Mystery, Mystification, Mystification, Mystifier, Poser, Puzzlement, Puzzler, Stupefaction
Also: Puzzle Out, Puzzle Over
Specialized synonyms: Mix Up, Stump, Riddle, Elude, Escape
Generic synonyms: Bedevil, Befuddle, Confound, Confuse, Discombobulate, Fox, Fuddle, Throw
Derivative terms: Bafflement, Bewilderment, Mystery, Mystification, Mystification, Mystifier, Poser, Puzzlement, Puzzler, Stupefaction
Also: Puzzle Out, Puzzle Over
3. Noun. A game that tests your ingenuity.
Specialized synonyms: Chinese Puzzle, Jigsaw Puzzle, Tangram, Crossword, Crossword Puzzle
Generic synonyms: Game
Generic synonyms: Game
4. Verb. Be uncertain about; think about without fully understanding or being able to decide. "Sam and Sue puzzle over the results of the experiment"; "We puzzled over her sudden departure"
Generic synonyms: Chew Over, Contemplate, Excogitate, Meditate, Mull, Mull Over, Muse, Ponder, Reflect, Ruminate, Speculate, Think Over
Derivative terms: Puzzlement
Derivative terms: Puzzlement
Definition of Puzzle
1. n. Something which perplexes or embarrasses; especially, a toy or a problem contrived for testing ingenuity; also, something exhibiting marvelous skill in making.
2. v. t. To perplex; to confuse; to embarrass; to put to a stand; to nonplus.
3. v. i. To be bewildered, or perplexed.
Definition of Puzzle
1. to cause uncertainty and indecision in [v -ZLED, -ZLING, -ZLES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Puzzle
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