Pronunciation: /ˈpʌzəl/
noun a game, toy, or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge
A1 I enjoy solving simple puzzles in my free time.
A2 The children worked together to complete the jigsaw puzzle.
B1 She found the crossword puzzle in the newspaper to be challenging.
B2 The detective was able to solve the complex puzzle and crack the case.
C1 The puzzle of human consciousness continues to baffle scientists.
C2 The artist's abstract paintings often leave viewers feeling like they are solving a visual puzzle.
verb to perplex or confuse someone
A1 I puzzle over the answer to this riddle.
A2 She puzzled out the solution to the crossword.
B1 The detective puzzled together the clues to solve the case.
B2 The scientist puzzled through the complex data to find a pattern.
C1 The mathematician puzzled out the theorem after months of research.
C2 The artist puzzled over the composition of the painting for weeks before starting.
formal The puzzle was challenging, but with patience and focus, I was able to solve it.
informal I love spending my free time working on puzzles, it's so relaxing.
slang This puzzle is driving me crazy, I can't figure it out!
figurative Her mysterious behavior was like a puzzle that I couldn't solve.
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