puzzle

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But scientists have long puzzled over why poor sleep, especially the early deep stage known as non-REM sleep, leads to lower levels of this critical hormone.

From Science Daily

She looks at me like she’s trying to solve a puzzle.

From Literature

“It means crossword puzzles,” I say, my voice quiet, when Nate doesn’t answer.

From Literature

Some were short, chaotic flashes: puzzle pieces that formed an answer about which realm the soul belonged in.

From Literature

“They Will Kill You” feels like helping my two-year-old niece put together a fairly simple, 12-piece puzzle, and watching her exclaim with delight before asking if we can assemble it again.

From Salon