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Definition of 'puzzle'

Noun

  1. a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution; "he loved to solve chessmate puzzles"; "that's a real puzzler"
       Synonyms: puzzler mystifier teaser
  2. a toy that tests your ingenuity

Verb

  1. be a mystery or bewildering to; "This beats me!"; "Got me--I don't know the answer!"; "a vexing problem"; "This question really stuck me"
       Synonyms: perplex vex stick get mystify baffle beat pose bewilder flummox stupefy nonplus gravel amaze dumbfound
  2. be uncertain about; think about without fully understanding or being able to decide; "We puzzled over her sudden departure"


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