riddle
/rˈɪdʌl/
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Definitions
Noun
a difficult problem
Noun
a coarse sieve (as for gravel)
Verb
pierce with many holes; "The bullets riddled his body"
Verb
set a difficult problem or riddle; "riddle me a riddle"
Verb
separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
Verb
spread or diffuse through; "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building"; "His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks"
Verb
speak in riddles
Verb
explain a riddle