γρίφος — meaning in English

English meaning

• conundrum noun A confusing or difficult problem, often one without a clear solution.
• puzzle verb To confuse or mystify someone.
• riddle noun A question or statement phrased puzzlingly, meant to be solved for fun or as a test of wit.

Senses

γρίφος is used for these senses in English:

• conundrum A difficult question or riddle, especially one using a play on words in the answer.
• puzzle Anything that is difficult to understand or make sense of.
• riddle A verbal puzzle, mystery, or other problem of an intellectual nature.

puzzle — full definition

1. verb To confuse or mystify someone.
2. verb To think hard about something confusing in order to work it out.
3. noun A game, toy, or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge.

Related Greek words