puzzle

As a noun puzzle is

puzzle.

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.

Puzzle is a synonym of bewilderment.

As nouns the difference between puzzle and bewilderment

is that puzzle is puzzle while bewilderment is the state of being bewildered.

Puzzle is a related term of dumbfound.

As a noun puzzle

is puzzle.

As a verb dumbfound is

to confuse and bewilder; to leave speechless.

Puzzle is a synonym of ponder.

As a noun puzzle

is puzzle.

As a verb ponder is

to wonder, to think of deeply.

Elude is a related term of puzzle.

As a verb elude

is .

As a noun puzzle is

puzzle.

Puzzle is a related term of secret.

As nouns the difference between puzzle and secret

is that puzzle is puzzle while secret is (countable|uncountable) knowledge that is hidden and intended to be kept hidden.

As an adjective secret is

being or kept hidden.

As a verb secret is

to make or keep secret.

Puzzle is a synonym of brood.

As nouns the difference between puzzle and brood

is that puzzle is puzzle while brood is .

As nouns the difference between teaser and puzzle

is that teaser is one who teases or pokes fun while puzzle is puzzle.

Puzzle is a related term of disconcert.

As a noun puzzle

is puzzle.

As a verb disconcert is

to upset the composure of.