CEFR B1

puzzle

noun

Meaning

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

Examples

I love doing jigsaw puzzles on rainy days.
The crossword puzzle was particularly challenging this morning.

Synonyms: riddle, conundrum, enigma

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puzzle (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌzəl/

Definition

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

Examples

I love doing jigsaw puzzles on rainy days.
The crossword puzzle was particularly challenging this morning.
He found the logic puzzle quite difficult to complete.

How to Use puzzle

puzzle over (prepositional phrase): To think about something that is difficult to understand for a long time. — "He puzzled over the strange symbols in the ancient text."
puzzle out (phrasal verb): To solve a difficult problem or mystery by thinking hard. — "She tried to puzzle out the meaning of the cryptic message."

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