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Recent Examples of brainteaser
Players must categorize the terms into four groups of four, though there is no time limit to complete the brainteaser.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
The popular brainteaser has built a large fan base since its release to the public in June 2023 by The New York Times.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
Play Game Don’t miss our crosswords, quizzes, and other brainteasers.
—The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
How To Play 'Connections' To start the brainteaser, players are given a table of 16 words.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
The popular brainteaser has built a large fan base since its release to the public in June 2023 by The New York Times.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
Play Game Don’t miss our crosswords, quizzes, and other brainteasers.
—The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
How To Play 'Connections' To start the brainteaser, players are given a table of 16 words.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainteaser
Noun
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Comments Packing for a warm-weather trip sounds simple in theory, but building outfits that are stylish, comfortable, and versatile enough for travel days can feel like a puzzle.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2025
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Inside, discover the latest book releases and puzzles, hang out with kids or join their book club.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There are still 156 games left, and they’ll be packed with all sorts of answers, riddles, misdirection and lies.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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For example, any theory of everything must be able to explain the riddle posed by Hawking radiation, or the slippery nature of cosmic inflation.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Picking out their own clothes or painting their nails with non-toxic polish are easy ways to express themselves, but more permanent changes—like changing the color of their hair—can lead to a real conundrum for parents.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
21 Apr. 2025
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Expect this particular mystery — along with the conundrum about Belinda and Mundy looking so alike — to be a major plotline throughout the season.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Brainteaser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainteaser. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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