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Definition of puzzler

puzzler

/ˈpʌz.lər/
puz · zler
Adverb:puzzlingly
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Plural:puzzlers
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Adjective:puzzling
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puzzler Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A difficult or baffling question, problem, or mystery that tests a person's ingenuity.

Example

"How the cat managed to open the latched pantry door remains a real puzzler for the entire family."

2

A person who enjoys making or solving puzzles, such as crosswords, jigsaw puzzles, or logic games.

Example

"The annual tournament attracts avid puzzlers from across the country to compete in timed crossword events."

3

A video game or tabletop game whose primary gameplay revolves around solving logic, spatial, or pattern-matching puzzles.

Example

"The independent studio released a charming physics-based puzzler that quickly became a hit on mobile devices."

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• Rhymes for puzzler

• Nearby Words

puzzled
puzzledly
puzzlement
puzzler
puzzling
puzzlingly
pygmy

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Puzzler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/puzzler
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