puzzle

English

/ˈpʌzəl/

noun
Definitions
  • Anything that is difficult to understand or make sense of.
  • A game for one or more people that is more or less difficult to work out or complete.
  • A crossword puzzle.
  • A jigsaw puzzle.
  • A riddle.
  • (archaic) Something made with marvellous skill; something of ingenious construction.
  • The state of being puzzled; perplexity.

Etymology

Suffix from English pose (interrogate, perplex, puzzle).

Origin

English

pose

Gloss

interrogate, perplex, puzzle

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