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Riddle

noun
/ˈɹɪdəl/
Word Frequency: 2.2

Definitions

1.nounA verbal puzzle, mystery, or other problem of an intellectual nature.
"Here's a riddle: It's black, and white, and red all over. What is it?"
2.nounAn ancient verbal, poetic, or literary form, in which, rather than a rhyme scheme, there are parallel opposing expressions with a hidden meaning.
3.verbTo speak ambiguously or enigmatically.
4.verbTo solve, answer, or explicate a riddle or question.
"Riddle me this."

Synonyms

brain-teaserconundrumenigmascreenpuzzlemysterysecretguessstumpercluereeembry

Rhymes With

twiddlefiddlepiddlemiddlesiddlewiddlesecond fiddlebass fiddle
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