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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

baffles

/ˈbæfəlz/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does baffles mean?

verb, noun

To confuse or perplex someone, or a device that baffles or puzzles someone. A baffle is a device or structure that deflects or absorbs sound, or a barrier that prevents something from passing through.

Example

"The complex plot of the novel baffled many readers, but the author's explanation finally made sense."

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