brainteaser
noun
brain·teas·er
ˈbrān-ˌtē-zər 
: something (such as a puzzle) that demands mental effort and acuity for its solution
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The popular brainteaser has built a large fan base since its release to the public in June 2023 by The New York Times.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
Play Game Don’t miss our crosswords, quizzes, and other brainteasers.
—The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
How To Play 'Connections' To start the brainteaser, players are given a table of 16 words.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
How to Play 'Connections' The brainteaser tasks players with grouping 16 words into four categories based on association.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
Play Game Don’t miss our crosswords, quizzes, and other brainteasers.
—The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
How To Play 'Connections' To start the brainteaser, players are given a table of 16 words.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
How to Play 'Connections' The brainteaser tasks players with grouping 16 words into four categories based on association.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Brainteaser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brainteaser. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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