English dictionary

puzzle

/'p/@/z/@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

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

noun.communication

Examples
He loved to solve chessmate puzzles.

That's a real puzzler.

Synonyms mystifier puzzler teaser

Source: WordNet 3.0
a game that tests your ingenuity

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
Something which perplexes or embarrasses; especially, a toy or a problem contrived for testing ingenuity; also, something exhibiting marvelous skill in making.

noun

Source: webster1913

be a mystery or bewildering to

verb.cognition

Synonyms amaze baffle beat bewilder dumbfound flummox get gravel mystify nonplus perplex pose stick stupefy vex

Source: WordNet 3.0
be uncertain about; think about without fully understanding or being able to decide

verb.emotion

Examples
We puzzled over her sudden departure.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To perplex; to confuse; to embarrass; to put to a stand; to nonplus.

verb

Source: webster1913
To be bewildered, or perplexed.

verb

Source: webster1913