brain-teasers
Tricky logic problems
Brain-teasers is the plural of brain-teaser, a puzzle or problem designed to challenge thinking.
Brain-teasers test logic, lateral thinking, or wordplay rather than specialized knowledge: The interview included several brain-teasers about manhole covers and golf balls.
They're common in job interviews, classrooms, and casual entertainment.
Clue-based letter grid
- sudokuLogic grid puzzle
- riddlePuzzling question to solve
- jigsawPuzzle or curve-cutting tool
- cryptogramCoded message puzzle
anagram · maze · wordsearch · tangram · rebuses · acrostic · labyrinth · scramble
Perplexing problem or question
- enigmaSomething hard to fathom
- paradoxSeemingly absurd truth
- crypticObscure in meaning
- perplexingCausing mental confusion
baffling · bewildering · intricate · inscrutable · mystifying · puzzling · mind-bending · stumper
Science of valid reasoning
- reasoningDrawing logical conclusions
- deductionConclusion from premises
- problem-solvingAddressing challenges methodically
- analysisMethodical study of parts
concentration · memory · cognition · inference · strategy · intellect · brainpower
Unimportant miscellaneous facts
- charadesWordless guessing game
- icebreakersSocial warm-up activities
- wordplayVerbal wit techniques
- quizzesBrief knowledge checks
Gaining knowledge gradually
- curriculumEducational program's content plan
- enrichmentImprovement through addition
- tutoringIndividual academic guidance
- classroomEducational instruction space
homework · exercises · skill-building · STEM · spelling-bee
crossword
Clue-based letter grid
cryptogram · anagram · maze · wordsearch · tangram · rebuses · acrostic · labyrinth · scramble
conundrum
Perplexing problem or question
perplexing · baffling · bewildering · intricate · inscrutable · mystifying · puzzling · mind-bending · stumper · head-scratcher
logic
Science of valid reasoning
- reasoningDrawing logical conclusions
- deductionConclusion from premises
- problem-solvingAddressing challenges methodically
analysis · concentration · memory · cognition · inference · strategy · intellect · brainpower
trivia
Unimportant miscellaneous facts
- charadesWordless guessing game
- icebreakersSocial warm-up activities
- wordplayVerbal wit techniques
quizzes · parlor-games · mystery · whodunit
learning
Gaining knowledge gradually
- curriculumEducational program's content plan
- enrichmentImprovement through addition
- tutoringIndividual academic guidance
classroom · homework · exercises · skill-building · STEM · spelling-bee
- puzzlespuzzles, sudoku, jigsaw puzzle, puzzle cube, crossword
- puzzlerspuzzle master, brainteasers, conundrums, enigmas, puzzles
brain-teasersno-brainers
Effortlessly obvious decisions
gimmes · child's play · softballs · trivia questions · slam dunks
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