conundrum

/kəˈnʌn.dɹəm/ · noun

Meaning

A difficult question or riddle, especially one using a play on words in the answer.
A difficult choice or decision that must be made.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

riddle(English)brain-teaser(English)enigma(English)quandary(English)puzzle(English)dilemma(English)predicament(English)mystery(English)conundrums(English)riddler(English)anagram(English)lyons(English)

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Sources

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