riddle synonyms

riddle

n.

  1. A difficult problem

    problem, puzzle, question, knotty question, doubt, quandary, entanglement, dilemma, embarrassment, perplexity, enigma, confusion, complication, complexity, intricacy, strait, labyrinth, predicament, plight, distraction, bewilderment; see also puzzle 2.

    Antonyms simplicity*, clarity*, disentanglement.

  2. An obscure question to be solved for amusement

    mystery, conundrum, puzzle, enigma, charade, rebus, brain teaser, brain twister.

    Antonyms answer*, solution*, explanation. See syn. study at puzzle.puzzle.

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