noun

puzzle

puzzle, riddle, mystery

I like doing jigsaw puzzles.

I like doing jigsaw puzzles.

Her question was a real puzzle.

Her question was a real puzzle.

a jigsaw puzzle a type of puzzle with interlocking pieces I like doing jigsaw puzzles.

a puzzle to sb. something that is difficult for someone to understand Her question was a real puzzle.

Synonyms: riddle, enigma, mystery, problem

Originally from 'apposal' (questioning), later confused with 'pose' + '-le' (frequentative suffix).

Imagine being 'puzzled' by the many pieces of a jigsaw puzzle.

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