piece of the puzzle

noun phrase

: part of the solution to a question or problem

Researchers are close to finding a solution, but they haven't found the final pieces of the puzzle.

The restaurant is trying to attract more customers, and the new menu is an important piece of the puzzle.

Examples of piece of the puzzle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Jumeirah Al Naseem—unveiled in 2016 following the openings of Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf, Jumeirah Al Qasr, and Jumeirah Mina Al Salam—was the final piece of the puzzle, designed to bring a fresher, more contemporary edge to the complex. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Why scarcity matters in vintage fashion resale Scarcity is another big piece of the puzzle. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

The final piece of the puzzle is customers, whose disenchantment with luxury goods was also caused by the spike in pricing since the pandemic. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Fully understanding how these fragmented droplets interact with airborne vehicles remains a unsolved piece of the puzzle. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for piece of the puzzle

• muzzle