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enigma
noun
A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.
Common - Frequently used in everyday language
Etymology
From Greek ainigma, from ainissesthai (to speak in riddles).
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The Mona Lisa's smile remains an enigma to art historians."
- 2.
"He was an enigma even to his closest friends."
- 3.
"The ancient code was an enigma that took decades to solve."
Related Vocabulary
Synonyms
mysterypuzzleriddleconundrum
Related Words
secretparadoxquestion
Fun Fact
The Enigma machine was a cipher device used by Nazi Germany in WWII, famously cracked by Alan Turing.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 6 letters (E, N, I, G, M, A)
Scrabble Value: 9 points
Tip: The letter pattern in "ENIGMA" appears in many related words.
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