puzzle box
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of puzzle box
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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Squirrels should be smart enough to take the easy pickings over the puzzle box.
From Slate ● Jan. 25, 2026
Not only did immigrants see that residents were opening the puzzle box in a new way, but in some groups, the newcomers also discovered that residents scored a superior reward by doing so.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 14, 2024
That was a really compelling and interesting puzzle box to work your way out of.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 18, 2024
To carry out the study, the scientists created a puzzle box that could be opened by rotating a lid to access a sugar solution.
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2023
Dany rode along quietly for a time, working his words like a puzzle box.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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