puzzle

/pˈʌzʌl/

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Definitions

Noun
a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution; "he loved to solve chessmate puzzles"; "that''s a real puzzler"
Noun
a game that tests your ingenuity
Verb
be a mystery or bewildering to; "This beats me!"; "Got me--I don''t know the answer!"; "a vexing problem"; "This question really stuck me"
Verb
be uncertain about; think about without fully understanding or being able to decide; "We puzzled over her sudden departure"