puzzle
noun
a toy, problem, or other contrivance designed to amuse by presenting difficulties to be solved by ingenuity or patient effort.
puzzledly
-
a word derived from
puzzle.
Example Sentences
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Eventually, though, Herbie had the presence of mind to drag his sleeping bag outside and shake it hard; he shuddered as four skinny little water snakes blinked puzzledly up into his flashlight beam.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
He watched her puzzledly until the outer darkness obscured her face, and they entered the carriage together.
From The Adventures of a Widow A Novel by Edgar Fawcett
Tentacles emerged from the side of the machine and felt puzzledly at the damaged area.
From Accidental Flight by F. L. (Floyd L.) Wallace
His fingers looked for the snuffbox, but found only the cigarettes which he inspected puzzledly.
From Greener Than You Think by Ward Moore
"Han and I went ashore," said Perry, staring puzzledly at the milk-can from which a tiny stream was trickling past the loosened stopper.
From The Adventure Club Afloat by Ralph Henry Barbour
