10
paradox(noun, trouble, challenge, question, puzzle)
9
dilemma(noun, trouble, challenge, question, puzzle)
9
mystification(noun, trouble, challenge, question, secret)
9
pervade(verb, fill, overrun, pierce, puncture)
9
strainer(noun, sieve)
8
brainteaser(noun, difficulty, challenge, question, secret)
8
filter(noun, verb, separate, drain, select)
7
sift(verb, separate, remove, arrange, organize)
7
anagram(noun, secret, dilemma, paradox, enigma)
7
bewilderment(noun, puzzle)
7
colander(noun, verb, separate, opening, drain)
6
charade(noun, difficulty, question, secret, puzzle)
6
drill(verb, open, draw, use, opening)
6
honeycomb(noun, verb, opening, permeate, perforate)
6
prick(verb, opening, sink, punch, penetrate)
6
punch(verb, opening, sink, penetrate, stab)
6
rebus(noun, difficulty, question, secret, puzzle)
6
whodunit(noun, difficulty, question, secret, puzzle)
6
why(noun, trouble, challenge, question, secret)
5
arcanum(noun, mystery)
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