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Added 9 October 2026

puzzle

/ˈpʌzəl/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about puzzle at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution.
he loved to solve chessmate puzzles
A game that tests your ingenuity.

verb

Be a mystery or bewildering to.
This beats me!
Be uncertain about; think about without fully understanding or being able to decide.
We puzzled over her sudden departure

Origin

The verb, of uncertain origin, is attested first.

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