Unscramble riddle

Definition of riddle

noun:

• a difficult problem. Synonyms: brain-teaser, conundrum, enigma.
• a coarse sieve (as for gravel).

verb:

• pierce with many holes; "The bullets riddled his body".
• set a difficult problem or riddle; "riddle me a riddle".
• separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff. Synonyms: screen.
• 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". Synonyms: diffuse, imbue, interpenetrate, penetrate, permeate, pervade.
• speak in riddles.
• explain a riddle.

Related words

spiritise, spiritize.

Words nearby

diddle, fiddle, griddle, middle, piddle, raddle, reddle, riddled, ruddle.

Rhymes with

diddle, fiddle, middle, piddle, twiddle.