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puzzles

  • plural
    of puzzle.
    puzzle
    noun
    a toy, problem, or other contrivance designed to amuse by presenting difficulties to be solved by ingenuity or patient effort.
  • present tense form
    of puzzle (3rd person singular).
    puzzle
    noun
    a toy, problem, or other contrivance designed to amuse by presenting difficulties to be solved by ingenuity or patient effort.

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Hawkins-Field said her mum likes the "little things in life", but "loves doing jigsaw puzzles, big, really, really difficult, intricate jigsaw puzzles" and reading.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

Kyra said her mum likes the "little things in life" and "loves doing jigsaw puzzles"

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

The “American Idol” alum took to social media on Saturday to call out Art of Play, a high-end “curiosity shop” that sells puzzles, games and other whimsical goods, for her negative experience during a visit.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

One of the biggest puzzles surrounding the origin of life is a classic chicken or egg problem: How could RNA have helped create the first cells when no cells yet existed to keep RNA contained?

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

“Speak, my friend. There is something here that puzzles you?”

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie