Meaning | A particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution. |
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Example | "that's a real puzzler" |
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Synonyms | puzzle, mystifier, teaser |
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Narrower | sudoku | A number puzzle in which the numbers 1 through 9 must be placed into a grid of cells so that each row or column contains only one of each number |
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word square, acrostic | A puzzle where you fill a square grid with words reading the same down as across |
Broader | problem | A question raised for consideration or solution |
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Spanish | acertijo, enigma |
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Catalan | enigma |
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Verbs | puzzle | be a mystery or bewildering to |
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