Thesaurus results for RIDDLES (OUT)

riddles (out)

verb

present tense third-person singular of riddle (out)

as in solves

to find an answer for through reasoning with the discovery of the Rosetta stone, archaeologists at long last were able to riddle out the mystery of Egyptian hieroglyphics

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Today’s Theme Everyone solves crosswords differently, and there’s no specific order you’re meant to solve in; do what works best for you.

— Sam Corbin, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2026
There’s a sense that getting rid of cameras solves the problem.

— Victoria Song, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026

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With polished prose and impeccable research, historian Philbrick unravels the Golden State’s ties to profit, enslavement and white supremacy.

— Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Elaine unravels that mystery, weaving together the way insurance companies’ coverage decisions have shaped how these medicines are used.

— Amanda Erickson, STAT, 28 Sep. 2026

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Now, three years later, the internet creator, who goes by Brandon the Plant Guy, sells up to 5,000 plants a week, works out of a 3,000-square-foot greenhouse in Sylmar and has a staff of 13.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Pricing for its latest creation starts at 890,740 euros, which works out to a little more than $1 million.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026

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There are also several cool features, including a self-reset function that automatically detects and resolves connectivity issues, as well as robust security to protect the printer from attacks.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
The settlement resolves the lawsuit that also claims that Leonard faced a hostile work environment, retaliation and a failure to accommodate her disability.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026

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