12
poser(noun, difficulty, challenge, question, secret)
10
enigma(noun, trouble, difficulty, challenge, question)
9
problem(noun, trouble, difficulty, challenge, question)
6
mystery(noun, trouble, difficulty, challenge, question)
6
perplexity(noun, question, secret, puzzle, mystery)
5
puzzle(noun, trouble, difficulty, challenge, question)
5
puzzler(noun, difficulty, challenge, question, problem)
5
sticker
5
toughie
4
brainteaser(noun, difficulty, challenge, question, secret)
4
candidate(noun, person, job)
4
knot(noun, puzzle, riddle, enigma)
4
question(noun, trouble, challenge, secret, puzzle)
3
campaigner
3
puzzlement(noun, question, secret, puzzle, knot)
3
riddle(noun, difficulty, challenge, question, problem)
3
twister(noun, difficulty, challenge, question, problem)
3
vexed question(noun, trouble, challenge, question)
2
butter
2
challenge(noun, question, puzzle, mystery, riddle)
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