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riddle (1)

rid·dle [ rídd'l ]


noun  (plural rid·dles)
Definition:
 
1. word puzzle: a puzzle in the form of a question or rhyme that contains clues to its answer

2. puzzling thing: something that is puzzling or confusing



verb  (past and past participle rid·dled, present participle rid·dling, 3rd person present singular rid·dles)
Definition:
 
1. transitive and intransitive verb answer riddle: to find or explain the answer to a riddle

2. intransitive verb talk in riddles: to speak in an intentionally obscure way

[ Old English rǣdels< Indo-European]

rid·dler noun

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