Puzzle Over

B1 8+

Synonyms of puzzle over

Collocations of puzzle over

problem
Frequency: 75 %

He sat at his desk, puzzling over the complex math problem.

mystery
Frequency: 70 %

She spent hours puzzling over the mystery of the missing keys.

riddle
Frequency: 60 %

The children gathered around to puzzle over the riddle.

enigma
Frequency: 50 %

The scientist was determined to puzzle over the enigma of the strange phenomenon.

conundrum
Frequency: 45 %

The team spent days puzzling over the conundrum of how to increase sales.

Idiomatic Expressions for puzzle over

  • Phrase: a puzzle to solve
    Meaning: a problem or situation that requires careful thought and consideration to figure out
    Usage: The murder mystery presented a challenging puzzle to solve for the detective.