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Puzzle (Verb)

Be a mystery or bewildering to; "This beats me!"; "Got me--I don't know the answer!"; "a vexing problem"; "This question really stuck me".

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

The math problem puzzled me for hours before I finally figured it out.
She was puzzled by the strange noises coming from the attic at night.
The complexity of the tax laws puzzles many people who try to file their own returns.
This cryptic message has been puzzling us for weeks, and we still haven't cracked the code.
The motive behind his sudden decision puzzles everyone in the family.

Be uncertain about; think about without fully understanding or being able to decide; "We puzzled over her sudden departure".

Verbs of feeling.

The strange noise in the attic had puzzled the family for months, but no one could figure out what it was.
After hearing the cryptic message, the detectives puzzled over its meaning for hours.
She puzzled over the meaning of her mysterious dream, trying to decipher the symbols that appeared in it.
Scientists have puzzled over the origin of the universe for centuries, with many theories still up for debate.
For years, experts puzzled over the identity of the famous artist behind the painting, trying to unravel the mystery.