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Vocabulary Entry
riddle
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A puzzling question or problem that requires thought to solve.
Example Sentences
"The detective was faced with a challenging riddle at the crime scene."
"She enjoyed solving riddles during her free time."
"The teacher asked the class to write their favorite riddle."
V
verb
To speak or ask in a confusing or perplexing manner; to pose a riddle.
Example Sentences
"He liked to riddle out the answers to the toughest problems."
"The magician would riddle his audience with brain teasers."
"She attempted to riddle the meaning behind his cryptic message."