Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

puzzle-out

phrasal verb
/ˈpʌz.əl aʊt/
Definition
To solve or figure out something that is complex or difficult to understand.
Examples
  • After hours of deliberation, we finally managed to puzzle out the mystery behind the cryptic message.
  • She needed to puzzle out the best strategy to win the game.
  • It took some time, but he was able to puzzle out the challenging math problem.
Meaning
The action of working through a problem or situation in order to understand or find a solution, often requiring thought and effort.
Synonyms
  • figure out
  • solve
  • decipher
  • unravel
  • work out