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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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