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Definition of riddler

riddler

/ˈrɪd.lər/
rid · dler
Plural:riddlers
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• noun

1

A person who poses riddles, puzzles, or enigmatic questions, or who speaks in a cryptic manner.

Example

"In the ancient folktale, the traveler had to outwit a clever riddler guarding the mountain pass."

2

A worker or mechanical device that sifts gravel, grain, coal, or soil through a coarse sieve.

Example

"The quarry workers used a mechanical riddler to separate the coarse stones from the fine sand."

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• Rhymes for riddler

• Nearby Words

riddance
ridder
riddle
riddler
riddling
ride
rideable

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