puzzle

US /ˈpʌzəl/

UK /'pʌzl/

A2

verb

  • To be a challenge to understand; confuse

noun

  • Something challenging to explain or understand
  • Game requiring the player to find an answer
  • Game with many pieces, e.g. forming a picture
  • A problem requiring thought and skill to be solved

Examples

Another piece of the puzzle fell into place.

They knew who the killer was, but there were still some gaps in the puzzle.