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conundrum

/kəˈnʌn.dɹəm/
noun
  1. A difficult question or riddle, especially one using a play on words in the answer.

    Similar: brain-teaser, enigma, puzzle, riddle

  2. A difficult choice or decision that must be made.

    Similar: dilemma

Synonymsbrain-teaser, enigma, puzzle, riddle, dilemma

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