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riddles

NOUN

brain-teaser

Synonyms

STRONGEST

complexity conundrum dilemma enigma mystery puzzle quandary teaser

STRONG

bewilderment charade complication confusion cryptogram distraction doubt embarrassment entanglement intricacy labyrinth maze mystification perplexity plight poser predicament problem puzzlement question rebus stickler strait stumper twister

WEAK

brain-twister closed book knotty question mind-boggler sixty-four dollar question tough nut to crack tough proposition

Antonyms

STRONGEST

solution

STRONG

confidence good fortune simplicity

VERB

perforate, permeate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

corrupt infest mar pepper pervade puncture

STRONG

bore damage honeycomb impair pierce pit spoil

Antonyms

STRONG

help

Example Sentences

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“You are talking in ruddles now, Muster Sutherland,” said old Duncan, who, having finished the drum-stick and its duplicate, was preparing his pipe for action.

From The Buffalo Runners A Tale of the Red River Plains by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)