Meaning of the word puzzle in English

What does puzzle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

puzzle

US /ˈpʌz.əl/

UK /ˈpʌz.əl/

a game, toy, or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge.

Example:

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She spent hours trying to solve the jigsaw puzzle.

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The crossword puzzle in the newspaper was very challenging.

Synonym:

riddle enigma conundrum mystery problem

a person or thing that is difficult to understand or explain.

Example:

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His sudden disappearance remains a complete puzzle.

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The human mind is a complex puzzle.

Synonym:

mystery enigma conundrum riddle problem

to confuse or bewilder (someone).

Example:

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The strange message puzzled him.

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Her sudden change of plans puzzled everyone.

Synonym:

baffle perplex bewilder confuse mystify

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jigsaw puzzle