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Puzzle
A puzzle is a game, problem, or toy that tests a person’s ingenuity or knowledge. In a puzzle, the solver is expected to put pieces together in a logical way, in order to arrive at the correct solution of the puzzle. There are different genres of puzzles, such as crossword puzzles, word-search puzzles, number puzzles, or logic puzzles.
Puzzles are often created to be a form of entertainment but they can also arise from serious mathematical or logistical problems. In such cases, their solution may be a significant contribution to mathematical research.
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Jigsaw (noun)
A saw with fine teeth and a narrow blade which can cut curves in wood or metal.
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Jigsaw (noun)
A jigsaw puzzle.
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Jigsaw (verb)
To cut something using a jigsaw.
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Puzzle (noun)
Anything that is difficult to understand or make sense of.
“Where he went after he left the house is a puzzle.”
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Puzzle (noun)
A game for one or more people that is more or less difficult to work out or complete.
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Puzzle (noun)
A crossword puzzle.
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Puzzle (noun)
A jigsaw puzzle.
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Puzzle (noun)
A riddle.
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Puzzle (noun)
Something made with marvellous skill; something of ingenious construction.
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Puzzle (noun)
The state of being puzzled; perplexity.
“to be in a puzzle”
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Puzzle (verb)
To perplex (someone).
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Puzzle (verb)
To think long and carefully, in bewilderment.
“We puzzled over the curious-shaped lock, but were unable to discover how the key should be inserted.”
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Puzzle (verb)
To make intricate; to entangle.