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problem(noun, trouble, difficulty, challenge, question)
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riddle(noun, trouble, difficulty, challenge, question)
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enigma(noun, trouble, difficulty, challenge, question)
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conundrum(noun, trouble, difficulty, informal, challenge)
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mystery(noun, trouble, difficulty, challenge, question)
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puzzle(noun, difficulty, challenge, question, secret)
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question(noun, difficulty, secret, puzzle, obscurity)
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stumper(noun, difficulty, challenge, question, secret)
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brainteaser(noun, difficulty, challenge, question, secret)
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model(noun, example)
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poseur(noun, mimic, dandy, popinjay)
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perplexity(noun, question, secret, puzzle, mystery)
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puzzlement(noun, trouble, challenge, question, secret)
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why(noun, trouble, difficulty, challenge, question)
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closed book(noun, expression, trouble, challenge, question)
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example(noun, challenge, question, puzzle, mystery)
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posturer
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toughie
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peacock(noun, dandy, popinjay)
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sticker
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