riddle

/ɹˈɪdə‍l/

/ˈɹɪdəɫ/

Riddle

a coarse sieve (as for gravel)

a guessing game that involves at least two players in which participants ask a question that has a surprising or clever answer

***a person, event, or fact that is difficult to understand or explain

to riddle

MAIN VERB

pierce with many holes

explain a riddle

set a difficult problem or riddle

speak in riddles

separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff

synonyms : screen

spread or diffuse through

synonyms : diffuse

Examples

1. The empire is riddled with factions, all with an eye on the main chance

2. She found the answer to the riddle after thinking for a while.

3. If you enjoy solving puzzles and riddles, this escape room experience will float your boat.

4. I love riddles!