puzzle
verb
puz·zle
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puzzled;
puzzling\ ˈpə-zə-liŋ
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Definition of puzzle
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
also
: to exert (oneself, one's mind, etc.) over such a problem or situation
they puzzled their wits to find a solution
3
: to solve with difficulty or ingenuity
puzzle out an answer to a riddle
1
: to be uncertain as to action or choice
2
: to attempt a solution of a puzzle by guesswork or experiment
puzzle over the mystery