Rebus and Sphinx

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

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

Sphinx noun - One of a number of large stone statues with the body of a lion and the head of a man that were built by the ancient Egyptians.

Rebus and sphinx are semantically related in puzzle topic. Sometimes you can use "Rebus" instead a noun "Sphinx", if it concerns topics such as mystery.