unriddle

[ uhn-rid-l ]
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verb (used with object),un·rid·dled, un·rid·dling.
  1. to solve (a riddle, mystery, etc.).

Origin of unriddle

1
First recorded in 1580–90; un-2 + riddle1

Other words from unriddle

  • un·rid·dler, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for unriddle

unriddle

/ (ʌnˈrɪdəl) /


verb
  1. (tr) to solve or puzzle out

Origin of unriddle

1
C16: from un- ² + riddle 1

Derived forms of unriddle

  • unriddler, noun

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