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conundrum

co·nun·drum [ kə núndrəm ] (plural co·nun·drums)

noun

Definition:

1. something confusing: something that is puzzling or confusing

2. word puzzle: a riddle, especially one with an answer in the form of a play on words

[Early 17th century. Origin ?]

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