Words at Play : Simple But Intelligent Word Choices, Vol. 2
Definition:
a confusing, intricate, or difficult problem
Words It Might Replace:
problem; challenge; dilemma
Example:
"I thought you were trying to solve the conundrum of how, in spite of our expensive automatic sprinkling system, we still have brown patches in the yard." Joe and Linda Skinner, Grand Junction Free Press, July 8, 2011
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