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RIDDLE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Riddle.

How to pronounce riddle:

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Riddle - as a noun

A difficult problem

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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A coarse sieve (as for gravel)

Riddle - as a verb

Pierce with many holes

Example: "The bullets riddled his body"

Set a difficult problem or riddle

Example: "Riddle me a riddle"

Separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Spread or diffuse through

Example: "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Speak in riddles

Explain a riddle

Example Sentences

"Can you solve this riddle?"
"He always had a knack for solving riddles."
"The riddle was too complex for me to solve."
"That riddle has been puzzling people for centuries."
"She loves to come up with clever riddles."
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Word Game Points

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

RIDDLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is RIDDLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, riddle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RIDDLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is RIDDLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, riddle is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RIDDLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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