Enigma
Enigma noun - Something hard to understand or explain.
Usage example: how Thomas Jefferson could be both a slaveholder and a champion of liberty remains an enigma
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Synonyms for Enigma
Problem is a synonym for enigma in mystery topic. In some cases you can use "Problem" instead a noun "Enigma". popular alternative
Problem
Problem noun - Something that requires thought and skill for resolution.
Usage example: the problem of world hunger
Enigma is a synonym for problem in puzzle topic. You can use "Enigma" instead a noun "Problem". popular alternative
Nearby Words: problematic, problematical
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They do, however, have no problem with allying with the Resistance to take down Enigma.
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