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RIDDLE

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Notes

The answer RIDDLE is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 800 puzzles.

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Definition

RIDDLE as a noun:

1. (riddle, conundrum, enigma, brain-teaser) = a difficult problem
2. a coarse sieve (as for gravel)

RIDDLE as a verb:

1. pierce with many holes; "The bullets riddled his body"
2. set a difficult problem or riddle; "riddle me a riddle"
3. (riddle, screen) = separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff
4. (permeate, pervade, penetrate, interpenetrate, diffuse, imbue, riddle) = spread or diffuse through; "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"; "music penetrated the entire building"; "His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks"
5. speak in riddles
6. explain a riddle