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BRAIN-TEASER Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word brain-teaser. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word brain-teaser. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for BRAIN-TEASER

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conundrum
nounn
noun

• a difficult problem

enigma
nounn
noun

• something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

• a difficult problem

riddle
nounn
noun

• a difficult problem

• a coarse sieve (as for gravel)

verb

• pierce with many holes

• set a difficult problem or riddle

• separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff

• spread or diffuse through

• speak in riddles

• explain a riddle

mystery
nounn
noun

• something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

• a story about a crime (usually murder) presented as a novel or play or movie

puzzle
nounn
noun

• a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution

• a game that tests your ingenuity

verb

• be a mystery or bewildering to

• be uncertain about; think about without fully understanding or being able to decide

Best Hypernyms For BRAIN-TEASER

Here is a list of related hypernyms for brain-teaser, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
problem challenge conundrum enigma puzzle riddle teaser

Alternatives for CONUNDRUM

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