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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

conundrum

/kɒnˈʌndrəm/ noun · British & US
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What does conundrum mean?

noun

A problem or puzzle that is difficult to solve; a riddle. A situation or question that is puzzling or difficult to understand.

Example

"The detective was faced with a conundrum: how to crack the safe without a key."

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