Meaning & use
puzzle
A game or problem designed to test knowledge or ingenuity by requiring a solution.
See it in a sentence
He spent the rainy afternoon assembling a thousand-piece jigsaw puzzle.
The detective faced a puzzle with no obvious clues to guide her.
A note on using this word
Puzzle can describe either a physical game, like a crossword, or a confusing situation that needs figuring out.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To confuse someone or leave them unable to understand or explain something.
The strange noise from the engine puzzled every mechanic who examined it.
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