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puzzle

/ˈpʌzəl/
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A puzzle is a problem or challenge that requires thought and effort to solve. It is often a game or activity designed to test one's intelligence, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Puzzles can be physical, like a jigsaw or a maze, or they can be mental, such as a crossword or a logic problem.

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"puzzle" as noun

1 - Anything that is difficult to understand or make sense of.

2 - A game for one or more people that is more or less difficult to work out or complete.

3 - A crossword puzzle.

"puzzle" as verb

1 - To perplex (someone).

2 - To think long and carefully, in bewilderment.

3 - To make intricate; to entangle.

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Synonyms
1 - enigma
2 - conundrum
3 - riddle
4 - dilemma
5 - quandary
6 - maze
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Antonyms
1 - clear
2 - simple
3 - straightforward
4 - easy
5 - obvious
6 - direct
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Examples in Context

1 - He slotted the puzzle piece into place with a satisfying click.

1 - Encajó la pieza del rompecabezas en su lugar con un clic satisfactorio.

2 - Finishing this huge puzzle will take some doing for the kids.

2 - Terminar este enorme rompecabezas les va a costar lo suyo a los niños.

3 - After thorough digging, they found the missing pieces of the puzzle.

3 - Después de indagar a fondo, encontraron las piezas faltantes del rompecabezas.

4 - The kids couldn't solve the puzzle and finally packed it in.

4 - Los niños no pudieron resolver el rompecabezas y al final lo dejaron.

5 - He took a stab at solving the puzzle but quickly got frustrated.

5 - Hizo un intento de resolver el rompecabezas, pero se frustró rápido.

6 - She made a record by solving the puzzle faster than anyone else.

6 - Ella batió un récord al resolver el rompecabezas más rápido que nadie.

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Puzzle Piece GIF by UQ Sport

Puzzle Piece GIF by UQ Sport

Season 3 Puzzle GIF by The Simpsons

Season 3 Puzzle GIF by The Simpsons

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