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puzzle

 

[ หˆpสŒz(ษ™)l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

brain teaser

A game, toy, or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge.

Synonyms

brainteaser, enigma, riddle

Examples of usage

  • She enjoys solving puzzles in her free time.
  • The crossword puzzle in the newspaper was particularly challenging today.

Translations

Translations of the word "puzzle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น quebra-cabeรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคนเฅ‡เคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Puzzle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ teka-teki

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพะปะพะฒะพะปะพะผะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ puzzle

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใ‚บใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท puzzle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rompecabezas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bulmaca

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํผ์ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุบุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hรกdanka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hรกdanka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹ผๅ›พ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ uganka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pรบsla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะผะฑะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ›แƒแƒชแƒแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tapmaca

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rompecabezas

Etymology

The word 'puzzle' originated from the Middle English word 'pusel', which meant 'bewilderment'. The term evolved to describe a perplexing situation or a mental challenge. Over time, 'puzzle' came to refer to a wide range of games and problems that require critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Today, puzzles are popular forms of entertainment and education, enjoyed by people of all ages.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,738 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.