Rebus and Riddle

Rebus

Rebus noun - A puzzle where you decode a message consisting of pictures representing syllables and words.
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Synonyms for Rebus

Riddle and rebus are semantically related in puzzle topic. In some cases you can use "Riddle" instead a noun "Rebus", when it comes to topics like mystery.

Riddle

Riddle noun - Something hard to understand or explain.
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Synonyms for Riddle

Rebus and riddle are semantically related in puzzle topic. You can use "Rebus" instead a noun "Riddle", if it concerns topics such as brain-teaser.

Nearby Words: riddled, riddling
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