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puzzling

/ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/ · 8 letters · 7 distinct letters

  1. adjective

    not clear to the understanding

    I didn't grasp the meaning of that enigmatic comment until much later

  2. adjective

    lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity

    sent confusing signals to Iraq

  3. verb

    be a mystery or bewildering to

    This beats me!

  4. verb

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

    We puzzled over her sudden departure

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