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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

puzzled

/ˈpʌzld/ verb · British & US
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What does puzzled mean?

verb

To be unable to understand or make sense of something; to be confused or perplexed. To cause someone to be confused or perplexed.

Example

"She was puzzled by the complex instructions and couldn't figure out how to assemble the furniture."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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