Definitions of puzzle:

  • noun:   a toy that tests your ingenuity
  • noun:   a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution
    Example: "He loved to solve chessmate puzzles"
  • verb:   be uncertain about; think about without fully understanding or being able to decide
    Example: "We puzzled over her sudden departure"
  • verb:   be a mystery or bewildering to