Synonyms of riddle

Antonyms of riddle

Collocations of riddle

puzzle
Frequency: 70 %

Solving the riddle was like completing a puzzle.

mystery
Frequency: 60 %

The riddle left everyone baffled, adding to the mystery.

clue
Frequency: 50 %

Each word in the riddle was a clue to unlocking its meaning.

enigma
Frequency: 45 %

The riddle was an enigma that no one could figure out.

conundrum
Frequency: 35 %

The riddle presented a conundrum that stumped even the brightest minds.

Idiomatic Expressions for riddle

  • Phrase: a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma
    Meaning: used to describe something very mysterious or complex
    Usage: The true identity of the masked vigilante was like a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.