puzzle (n.)

  1. a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution; he loved to solve chessmate puzzles; thats a real puzzler

    [ Syn: puzzler , mystifier , teaser ]

  2. a game that tests your ingenuity

    puzzle (v.)

  1. be a mystery or bewildering to; This beats me!; Got me--I dont know the answer!; a vexing problem; This question really stuck me

    [ Syn: 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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