The Clue
Sphinx's offering (6 letter answer)
The Answer
RIDDLE
Tags
Notes
The answer RIDDLE is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 800 puzzles.
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Pierce with many holes
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It doesn't have an obvious answer
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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