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4 Definitions of: riddle
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- noun, a question, puzzle, or verse so phrased that ingenuity is required for elucidation of the answer or meaning; conundrum
- noun, a person or thing that puzzles, perplexes, or confuses; enigma
- verb, to solve, explain, or interpret (a riddle or riddles)
- verb, to speak in riddles
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- verb, to pierce or perforate with numerous holes
- verb, to damage or impair
- verb, to put through a sieve; sift
- verb, to fill or pervade
- noun, a sieve, esp a coarse one used for sand, grain, etc
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| Synonyms: | secret, puzzle, problem, conundrum, teaser, poser, rebus, brain-teaser (informal), Chinese puzzle, enigma | And more... |
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