Dictionary Check: riddle

"riddle" is a valid word!

Scrabble 8 points
Words with Friends 9 points

Definition

noun

a difficult problem

noun

a coarse sieve (as for gravel)

verb

pierce with many holes

Example: "The bullets riddled his body"
verb

set a difficult problem or riddle

Example: "riddle me a riddle"
verb

separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff

Synonyms:
verb

spread or diffuse through

Example: "An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration"

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