# puzzled

Pronunciation: say "PUZ-uld" /ˈpʌ.zl̩d/

## Adjective

1. Confused or unable to make sense of something that seems strange or unclear.
   - Simple: Feeling confused because you cannot understand something.
   - _He scratched his head, puzzled by the missing key._
   - _The detectives remained puzzled about the motive for weeks._

## Verb

2. Simple past and past participle of puzzle. — simple past and past participle of puzzle
   - Simple: Past tense and past participle of puzzle. Use this form for something that confused someone earlier.
   - _The missing evidence puzzled investigators throughout the trial._
   - _His cryptic note had puzzled her for years._

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