Gordian knot
Gordian knot noun - An intricate knot tied by Gordius, the king of Phrygia, and cut by the sword of Alexander the Great after he heard that whoever undid it would become ruler of Asia.
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Synonyms for Gordian knot
Twister and Gordian knot are semantically related. in mystery topic. In some cases you can use "Twister" instead a noun phrase "Gordian knot".
Twister
Twister noun - A localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground.
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Synonyms for Twister
Gordian knot and twister are semantically related. You can use "Gordian knot" instead a noun "Twister".
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- problem and Gordian knot
- problem and twister
- crux and Gordian knot
- crux and twister
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- knot and twister
- predicament and Gordian knot
- predicament and twister
- riddle and Gordian knot
- riddle and twister
- puzzle and Gordian knot
- puzzle and twister
- enigma and Gordian knot
- enigma and twister
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