puzzles
word · lemma: puzzle
Definition
Games or questions that require thinking to solve, often by putting pieces together or figuring out an answer. Can refer to jigsaw puzzles, word puzzles, or logic challenges.
Usage & Nuances
"Puzzles" can be tangible (like jigsaw puzzles) or abstract (like riddles or logic problems). Common collocations: 'do puzzles', 'solve puzzles', 'word puzzles', 'logic puzzles'. Rarely used for large mysteries (say 'mysteries' instead).
Example Sentences
I like to do puzzles on weekends.
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There are many types of puzzles for children.
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Some puzzles use pictures, while others use words.
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My grandma loves crossword puzzles—she does them every morning.
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After hours, we finally finished the hardest jigsaw puzzles in the box.
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Some online games have daily brain-teaser puzzles to challenge you.
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