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S: (n) problem (a question raised for consideration or solution) "our homework consisted of ten problems to solve"

S: (n) puzzle, puzzler, mystifier, teaser (a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution) "he loved to solve chessmate puzzles"; "that's a real puzzler"
S: (n) case (a problem requiring investigation) "Perry Mason solved the case of the missing heir"
S: (n) homework problem (a problem that students are assigned to do outside of class)
S: (n) riddle, conundrum, enigma, brain-teaser (a difficult problem)
S: (n) poser, stumper, toughie, sticker (a particularly difficult or baffling question or problem)
S: (n) Gordian knot (any very difficult problem; insoluble in its own terms)
S: (n) koan (a paradoxical anecdote or a riddle that has no solution; used in Zen Buddhism to show the inadequacy of logical reasoning)
S: (n) pons asinorum (a problem that severely tests the ability of an inexperienced person)
S: (n) rebus (a puzzle where you decode a message consisting of pictures representing syllables and words)

W: (v) riddle [Related to: riddle] (speak in riddles)
W: (v) riddle [Related to: riddle] (set a difficult problem or riddle) "riddle me a riddle"

S: (v) riddle (set a difficult problem or riddle) "riddle me a riddle"
S: (v) riddle, screen (separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff)
S: (v) permeate, pervade, penetrate, interpenetrate, diffuse, imbue, riddle (spread or diffuse through) "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building"; "His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks"
S: (v) riddle (speak in riddles)
S: (v) riddle (explain a riddle)