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conundrum
/kəˈnʌn.dɹəm/
noun
A difficult question or riddle, especially one using a play on words in the answer.
Similar: brain-teaser, enigma, puzzle, riddle
A difficult choice or decision that must be made.
Similar: dilemma
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