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Recent Examples of brainteaser
The hit brainteaser was launched by The New York Times in 2023 on the heels of Wordle, the newspaper's most-popular word game, released to the public in October 2021.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Players must categorize the terms into four groups of four, though there is no time limit to complete the brainteaser.
—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
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Players must categorize the terms into four groups of four, though there is no time limit to complete the brainteaser.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainteaser
Noun
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Every day brings a new word, and everyone around the world is trying to solve the same puzzle.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Need help with today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle?—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
Noun
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This research reveals a new mechanism that solves a long-standing riddle – the stability of symbioses involving multiple unrelated partners.—
Guillaume Chomicki,
The Conversation,
10 July 2025
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An exhaustive in-depth investigation by The Post — okay, fine, a few conversations with staffers in Utah’s program — didn’t reveal any concrete answers to this particular riddle.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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This conundrum is not lost on Manos Raptopoulos, Co-Chief Revenue Officer at SAP who believes the current macroeconomic environment and trade conflict increase the volatility in global supply chains.—
Sin To,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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“Brainteaser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainteaser. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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