Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

solve-a-conundrum

Verb
/sɒlv ə kəˈnʌndrəm/
Definition
To find a solution to a puzzling or difficult situation, question, or problem.
Examples
  • After hours of discussion, they finally managed to solve the conundrum of where to place the new park.
  • The detective worked hard to solve the conundrum presented by the mysterious clues left at the crime scene.
  • In math class, we often had exercises that challenged us to solve conundrums using logic and creative thinking.
Meaning
Resolving a perplexing issue or enigma.
Synonyms
  • decipher
  • unravel
  • resolve
  • figure out