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PUZZLING

(adj.sat, verb, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Puzzling.

Puzzling - as an adjective satellite

Not clear to the understanding

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enigmatic14enigmatical16

Lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity

Example: "Sent confusing signals to iraq"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
confusing15perplexing22

Puzzling - as a verb

To perplex (someone).

To think long and carefully, in bewilderment.

Example: "We puzzled over the curious-shaped lock, but were unable to discover how the key should be inserted."

To make intricate; to entangle.

Puzzling - as a noun

Time spent pondering something confusing.

Puzzling - as an adjective

Difficult to understand or explain; enigmatic or confusing; perplexing.

Example Sentences

"Her puzzling behavior left us all confused."
"The puzzle had a puzzling solution that took us hours to figure out."
"The movie had a puzzling ending that left the audience in awe."
"He asked a puzzling question that no one in the room could answer."
"The professor's lecture was filled with puzzling theories."
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Word Game Points

Is PUZZLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, puzzling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PUZZLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 29.

Is PUZZLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, puzzling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PUZZLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 34.

Is PUZZLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, puzzling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PUZZLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 32.

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