a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution; he loved to solve chessmate puzzles; thats a real puzzler
a game that tests your ingenuity
puzzle (n.)
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 ]
be uncertain about; think about without fully understanding or being able to decide; We puzzled over her sudden departure'