puzzler

Example Sentences

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This mix of promise and threat is a puzzler.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

As well as the solo competition, the event included a pairs race, which was won by champion puzzler Sarah Mills and partner Claire Heyes, from Norwich, in 30 minutes and 30 seconds.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2025

Hamaguchi welcomes all interpretations of his elegant puzzler, adding that he found the process of writing and shooting “Evil Does Not Exist” restorative.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2024

Those compounds didn't react at all, a puzzler the researchers are still trying to understand.

From Science Daily • Feb. 12, 2024

“My next puzzler is going to have goat eyes,” he said.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate