Definitions for puzzle
ˈpʌz əlpuz·zle

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. puzzle, puzzler, mystifier, teaser(noun)

   a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution

   "he loved to solve chessmate puzzles"; "that's a real puzzler"

2. puzzle(verb)

   a game that tests your ingenuity

3. perplex, vex, stick, get, puzzle, mystify, baffle, beat, pose, bewilder, flummox, stupefy, nonplus, gravel, amaze, dumbfound(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"

4. puzzle(verb)

   be uncertain about; think about without fully understanding or being able to decide

   "We puzzled over her sudden departure"

Wiktionary(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. puzzle(Noun)

   Anything that is difficult to understand or make sense of.

   Where he went after he left the house is a puzzle.

2. puzzle(Noun)

   A game for one person that is more or less difficult to work out or complete.

3. puzzle(Noun)

   A crossword puzzle.

4. puzzle(Noun)

   A jigsaw puzzle.

5. puzzle(Noun)

   A riddle.

6. puzzle(Verb)

   To perplex (someone).

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Puzzle

   something which perplexes or embarrasses; especially, a toy or a problem contrived for testing ingenuity; also, something exhibiting marvelous skill in making

   Etymology: [For opposal, in the sense of problem. See Oppose, Pose, v.]

2. Puzzle

   the state of being puzzled; perplexity; as, to be in a puzzle

   Etymology: [For opposal, in the sense of problem. See Oppose, Pose, v.]

3. Puzzle(verb)

   to perplex; to confuse; to embarrass; to put to a stand; to nonplus

   Etymology: [For opposal, in the sense of problem. See Oppose, Pose, v.]

4. Puzzle(verb)

   to make intricate; to entangle

   Etymology: [For opposal, in the sense of problem. See Oppose, Pose, v.]

5. Puzzle(verb)

   to solve by ingenuity, as a puzzle; -- followed by out; as, to puzzle out a mystery

   Etymology: [For opposal, in the sense of problem. See Oppose, Pose, v.]

6. Puzzle(verb)

   to be bewildered, or perplexed

   Etymology: [For opposal, in the sense of problem. See Oppose, Pose, v.]

7. Puzzle(verb)

   to work, as at a puzzle; as, to puzzle over a problem

   Etymology: [For opposal, in the sense of problem. See Oppose, Pose, v.]

Freebase(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Puzzle

   A puzzle is a problem or enigma that tests the ingenuity of the solver. In a basic puzzle, one is intended to put together pieces in a logical way in order to come up with the desired solution. Puzzles are often contrived as a form of entertainment, but they can also stem from serious mathematical or logistical problems — in such cases, their successful resolution can be a significant contribution to mathematical research. Solutions to puzzles may require recognizing patterns and creating a particular order. People with a high inductive reasoning aptitude may be better at solving these puzzles than others. Puzzles based on the process of inquiry and discovery to complete may be solved faster by those with good deduction skills.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Puzzle

   puz′l, n. a difficulty to be solved: perplexity: something to try the ingenuity, as a toy or riddle.—v.t. to set a difficult question to: to pose: to perplex.—v.i. to be bewildered: to think long and carefully (with out, over).—ns. Puzz′ledom (coll.), bewilderment; Puzz′le-head, one who is puzzle-headed.—adj. Puzz′le-head′ed, having the head full of confused notions.—ns. Puzz′le-head′edness; Puzz′lement, the state of being puzzled; Puzz′le-monk′ey (same as Monkey-puzzle, q.v.); Puzz′le-peg, a piece of wood so secured under a dog's jaw as to keep his nose from the ground; Puzz′ler; Puzz′le-ring, a ring made of several small rings intricately linked together, capable of being taken apart and put together again.—adj. Puzz′ling, posing: perplexing.—adv. Puzz′lingly. [From M. E. opposaile (Eng. opposal), an objection—opposen, posen. Cf. Pose and Oppose.]

How to pronounce puzzle?

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   Alex

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   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say puzzle in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of puzzle in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of puzzle in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of puzzle in a Sentence

1. Presley Ann/WireImage -RRB- Sullivan:

   [Bear] and Rachel are both very healthy and recovering well and are resting, as far as the name announcement goes, we designed a puzzle to send to our family members as a fun way to announce his name and to keep us all connected duringquarantine.

2. Sungani simbaya:

   Life is like a puzzle, you do it correctly you come up with a clear picture.

3. Hugh Hefner:

   I love Holly very much and I think we're going to be together the rest of my life, but marriage isn't part of my puzzle. It's not a personal thing; I just haven't had much luck with marriages.

4. James McGregor:

   How do you stay in this market and do the least damage to your core business - that's the puzzle everybody is focusing on now.

5. Dale Bredesen:

   Each one of these things contributes a small piece of the puzzle, it's like a roof with 36 holes in it. Some people have a big hole in, say, exercise, and maybe a smaller hole in another area.

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