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puzzling

adjective

lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity

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Word length
8
Starts with
P
Ends with
G
Contains
UZ
Scrabble score
29
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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adjective

  1. lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity

    “sent confusing signals to Iraq”

adjective

  1. not clear to the understanding

    “I didn't grasp the meaning of that enigmatic comment until much later”

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sent confusing signals to Iraq
perplexing to someone who knew nothing about it
a puzzling statement
I didn't grasp the meaning of that enigmatic comment until much later
prophetic texts so enigmatic that their meaning has been disputed for centuries

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