14
perplexity(noun, state, feeling, confusion, challenge)
11
puzzlement(noun, state, feeling, confusion, question)
8
brainteaser(noun, challenge, question, thinking, brain)
8
mystery(noun, secret, hidden, unrevealed)
8
problem(noun, challenge, question, thinking, brain)
8
secrecy(noun, secret, mystery, riddle)
7
bafflement(noun, state, feeling, confusion, puzzlement)
7
bewilderment(noun, state, feeling, confusion, puzzlement)
7
challenge(noun, trial, thinking, brain)
7
confusion(noun, state, feeling, puzzlement)
7
daze(noun, state, feeling, confusion, puzzlement)
7
discombobulation(noun, state, feeling, confusion, puzzlement)
7
disorientation(noun, state, feeling, confusion, puzzlement)
7
surprise(noun, state, feeling, confusion, puzzlement)
6
case(noun, challenge, thinking, brain)
6
knot(noun, challenge, thinking, brain)
6
matter(noun, challenge, thinking, brain)
6
poser(noun, challenge, thinking, brain)
6
stumper(noun, challenge, thinking, brain)
6
trouble(noun, challenge, thinking, brain)
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