Definition & Meaning of "puzzle"in English

to puzzle

VERB

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

Transitive: to puzzle sb

Examples

The riddle puzzles her.

The sudden disappearance of the keys puzzled him.

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.

We puzzled over the riddle for a long time, trying to figure out the answer.

Puzzle

NOUN

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

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.

She spent hours working on the jigsaw puzzle, carefully fitting each piece together to reveal the final image.

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

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