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Definition riddle in British English

riddle noun

[countable] noun
/ˈrɪd(ə)l/
1

a question that seems impossible or silly but has a clever or funny answer

Example

Are you good at solving riddles?

Synonyms and related words
question inquiry query
2

someone or something that is mysterious or confusing

Example

No one could provide an answer to the riddle of Elise's death.

Synonyms and related words
mystery riddle uncertainty
Definition riddle in British English