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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