Puzzle and Problem

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Puzzle noun - Something hard to understand or explain.

Usage example: the final fate of the colonists at Roanoke remains a puzzle to this very day

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Problem is a synonym for puzzle in enigma topic. In some cases you can use "Problem" instead a noun "Puzzle", when it comes to topics like mystery.

Nearby Words: puzzling, puzzled, puzzlement, puzzler

Problem noun - Something that requires thought and skill for resolution.

Usage example: the problem of world hunger

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Puzzle is a synonym for problem in enigma topic. You can use "Puzzle" instead a noun "Problem".

Nearby Words: problematic, problematical

particular	particular puzzle	particular problem
similar	similar puzzle	similar problem
common	common puzzle	common problem
certain	certain puzzle	certain problem
Other adjectives: original, single, obvious, simple, small, actual, entire, real, big, little, main, key, new, major, final, different, recurring, giant.

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