noun
puzzler
Puzzler (noun) means a problem or situation that is difficult to understand or solve.
noun
1
A problem or situation that is difficult to understand or solve.
"And reason cannot answer that question, because it exists outside of reason. It’s a puzzler, right? A real head-scratcher? Which brings us back to me."
— Mandy Keifetz, Perfect (2012)
2
A person who is difficult to understand.
3
Someone who is hard to figure out or explain.
4
A person who creates puzzles for other people to work out.
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Etymology
Formed from puzzle and -er.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of puzzler?
"puzzler" (noun) means a problem or situation that is difficult to understand or solve.
What is another word for puzzler?
Other words for "puzzler" include puzzle, mystifier, teaser.
What are the different meanings of puzzler?
"puzzler" has 3 main meanings: 1. A problem or situation that is difficult to understand or solve; 2. A person who is difficult to understand; 3. Someone who is hard to figure out or explain.
