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conundrum(noun, trouble, difficulty, informal)
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enigma(noun, trouble, question, puzzle)
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riddle(noun, trouble, question, puzzle)
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mystery(noun, trouble, question, puzzle)
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closed book(noun, expression, trouble, puzzle)
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secret(noun, trouble, question, puzzle)
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problem(noun, trouble, question, puzzle)
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puzzle(noun, trouble, question, mystery)
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puzzlement(noun, trouble, question, puzzle)
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poser(noun, trouble, question, puzzle)
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mystification(noun, trouble, question, puzzle)
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paradox(noun, trouble, question, puzzle)
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why(noun, trouble, puzzle)
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dilemma(noun, trouble, question, puzzle)
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crux(noun, trouble, puzzle)
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