Synonyms for brain-teaser

Most common

riddle · enigma

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A complex riddle or puzzle.

Forms

Plural

brain-teasers → riddles, conundrums, enigmas, brain-ticklers…

Example sentences

• riddle How much we still have to pay for peace is a riddle.
• enigma It's a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.

By length

6 letters

riddle², enigma³

9 letters

conundrum³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (riddle² = 2 syllables).