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Definition & Meaning of "puzzle"in English

to puzzle
01

to confuse someone, often by presenting something mysterious or difficult to understand

Transitive: to puzzle sb
to puzzle definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
action verb
regular
present tense
puzzle
3rd person singular
puzzles
past simple
puzzled
past participle
puzzled
Examples
The riddle puzzles her.
02

to feel unsure or confused about what to do or how to respond in a situation

Intransitive: to puzzle over sth
Examples
They puzzled over the strange message, unsure of its meaning.
Puzzle
01

a game that needs a lot of thinking in order to be finished or done

puzzle definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
puzzles

What is a "puzzle"?

A puzzle is a game or activity that challenges a person to solve a problem by arranging pieces, figuring out clues, or completing a task. Puzzles can take many forms, such as jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles, or logic puzzles, and they often require critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and patience. The goal of a puzzle is to find the correct solution, whether it is putting pieces together to form a picture, solving a riddle, or completing a pattern. Puzzles are often enjoyed as a form of entertainment or as an exercise for the brain, helping to improve memory and cognitive abilities.

Examples
Solving a crossword puzzle can be a fun way to test your vocabulary and problem-solving skills.
02

a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution

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