puzzling

[ puhz-ling ]
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adjective
  1. confusing or baffling: a puzzling answer.

noun
  1. the skill or pastime of constructing or working crossword or other puzzles.

Origin of puzzling

1
First recorded in 1590–1600; puzzle + -ing2

Other words from puzzling

  • puz·zling·ly, adverb

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