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conundrum
/kəˈnʌn.dɹəm/
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What does conundrum mean?
noun
- A difficult question or riddle, especially one using a play on words in the answer.
- A difficult choice or decision that must be made.
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“Agreed, agreed. I will do my best. I am making a conundrum. How will a conundrum reckon?”
The truth is, I make the most of this acquaintance to protect my poor neighbour at Clivden--You understand the conundrum, Clive's den.
More book examples (3)
“Here is a conundrum for you little folks,” said Old Mother Nature.
His Sue’s conduct was one lovely conundrum to him; he could say no more.
I believe the theme of this incomprehensible conundrum was the moon.