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puzzling

[puhz-ling]

adjective

  1. confusing or baffling.

    a puzzling answer.



noun

  1. the skill or pastime of constructing or working crossword or other puzzles.

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • puzzlingly adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of puzzling1

First recorded in 1590–1600; puzzle + -ing 2
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While invasive species pose major public health implications and can certainly affect humans' quality of life, their adaptive abilities can rival those of human migrants and pose a puzzling question: Who's the real invader here?

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The bust disappeared just seven years later, puzzling Parisian authorities and fans alike.

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Into this puzzling mix fell two other decisions this week.

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But the most puzzling of all her recent attempts at relevance has got to be her continued loyalty to the producer and songwriter known as Dr. Luke.

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Some beer bottles and medicinal glass jars have been brought to the surface - but their existence in just one spot is "puzzling", said mum-of-two Zoe Brown.

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