Puzzling Like The Sphinx Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ENIGMATIC which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ENIGMATIC

Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	9		Exact Match!
2	27%	11		Sphinx-like riddle
3	27%	13		Sphinx-like quality

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "ENIGMATIC" which means:

adjective satellite

• Not clear to the understanding
• Resembling an oracle in obscurity of thought

adjective

• Pertaining to an enigma.
• Mysterious.
• Defying description.
• (variant) enigmatical.

An example sentence would be:

• "The enigmatic smile on her face left everyone wondering what she was thinking."
• "The artist's enigmatic paintings often elicit various interpretations."

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The Guardian Quick20 Jan 2011	Across 24
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