dilemma :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

n. state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

n. a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations"

n. a condition or position in which you find yourself; "the unpleasant situation (or position) of having to choose between two evils"; "found herself in a very fortunate situation"

state

n. the way something is with respect to its main attributes; "the current state of knowledge"; "his state of health"; "in a weak financial state"

puzzle, puzzler

n. a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution; "he loved to solve chessmate puzzles"; "that's a real puzzler"

riddle, enigma, conundrum, brain-teaser

n. a difficult problem

acrostic, word square

n. a puzzle where you fill a square grid with words reading the same down as across

anagram

n. a word or phrase spelled by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase

crossword, crossword puzzle

n. a puzzle in which words corresponding to numbered clues are to be found and written in to squares in the puzzle

cryptograph, cryptogram, secret writing

n. a piece of writing in code or cipher

jigsaw, fretsaw, scroll saw

n. fine-toothed power saw with a narrow blade; used to cut curved outlines

difficulty

n. a condition or state of affairs almost beyond one's ability to deal with and requiring great effort to bear or overcome; "grappling with financial difficulties"

problem

n. a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved; "she and her husband are having problems"; "it is always a job to contact him"; "urban problems such as traffic congestion and smog"

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