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riddle
Definitions
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1
noun
A
question
or
statement
intentionally
phrased
to
require
ingenuity
in
ascertaining
its
answer
or
meaning
,
typically
presented
as
a
game
or
puzzle
.
The
children
enjoyed
trying
to
solve
the
riddle
about
the
Sphinx
.
He
posed
a
riddle
to
the
group
,
challenging
them
to
think
outside
the
box
.
The
ancient
riddle
had
puzzled
scholars
for
centuries
.
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2
verb
To
solve
or
explain
a
riddle
or
mystery
.
She
tried
to
riddle
out
the
meaning
of
the
cryptic
message
.
The
detective
riddled
the
mystery
of
the
missing
jewels
.
He
spent
hours
riddling
the
puzzle
until
he
found
the
answer
.
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Word Origin
Language
Old English
Original word
rædels
Originally meant
counsel, opinion, conjecture
Background
The word 'riddle' comes from the Old English 'rædels', which meant a counsel or opinion. Over time, it evolved to mean a puzzle or enigma, reflecting its use in storytelling and games.