In transitive terms the difference between strike and puzzle
is that
strike is to create an impression while
puzzle is to perplex (someone).
As verbs the difference between strike and puzzle
is that
strike is to delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate while
puzzle is to perplex (someone).
As nouns the difference between strike and puzzle
is that
strike is a status resulting from a batter swinging and missing a pitch, or not swinging at a pitch in the strike zone, or hitting a foul ball that is not caught while
puzzle is anything that is difficult to understand or make sense of.