noun

riddler

Riddler (noun) means someone who poses riddles or speaks in puzzles. Example: “The old riddler at the fair challenged children to solve his wordplay before they could pass.”

noun

Someone who poses riddles or speaks in puzzles.

"The old riddler at the fair challenged children to solve his wordplay before they could pass."

"In the comics, the Riddler leaves clues at every crime scene."

How to use riddler

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA person who asks riddles or likes speaking in puzzles rather than plainly.

Common pairings

a clever riddler the riddler's clue

Word forms

riddlers plural, riddlers plural

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The old _____ at the fair challenged children to solve his wordplay before they could pass.

Etymology

From riddle (\"to puzzle verbally\") plus the agent suffix -er.

Rhymes for riddler

fiddler

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Frequently asked questions

What does “riddler” mean?

The word “riddler” means someone who poses riddles or speaks in puzzles. In plain terms, a person who asks riddles or likes speaking in puzzles rather than plainly.

How do you use “riddler” in a sentence?

Here is “riddler” used in a sentence: “The old riddler at the fair challenged children to solve his wordplay before they could pass.”

What part of speech is “riddler”?

“Riddler” is a noun.

What is the meaning of riddler?

"riddler" (noun) means someone who poses riddles or speaks in puzzles.