puzzler

[ puhz-ler ]

noun

1. a person who puzzles.
2. a baffling thing or problem.
3. a person who is occupied or amused by solving puzzles.

puzzler

/ ˈpʌzlə /

noun

1. a person or thing that puzzles

Word History and Origins

Origin of puzzler¹

First recorded in 1645–55; puzzle + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Hamaguchi welcomes all interpretations of his elegant puzzler, adding that he found the process of writing and shooting “Evil Does Not Exist” restorative.

From Los Angeles Times

Those compounds didn't react at all, a puzzler the researchers are still trying to understand.

From Science Daily

She was a voracious reader, ace crossword puzzler and heavyweight Scrabble player.

From Seattle Times

Meet the Millers, George and Roxanne, proprietors of the world’s largest collection of mechanical puzzles: physical objects that a puzzler holds and manipulates while seeking a solution.

From New York Times

Now in its 16th year, all the questions in my Boxing Day family puzzler relate to events from the extraordinary year we have just had.

From BBC