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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

riddle

/ˈrɪdəl/ noun · British & US
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What does riddle mean?

noun

A statement or question or phrase whose intended meaning is obscured, and can only be understood by solving a puzzle or guessing the answer. A statement or question that requires thought and contemplation to understand.

Example

"The Sphinx posed a riddle to Oedipus, which he eventually solved."

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