riddle
noun
Pronunciation
RID-ul
Definition
1 : a mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum, enigma
2 : something or someone difficult to understand
Examples
Despite Nick's outgoing nature, he doesn't share many details about his background and personal life, so he remains something of a riddle.
"Stewart's books are for children who like mysteries and riddles, and there are many scenes where readers hold their breath in suspense." — Clara Martin, The Clarion-Ledger, 16 Oct. 2016
Quiz
Here's a riddle for you—what word begins with "k" and ends in "d," descends from Old English rǣdan, and refers to a person's relatives?
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