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charade
nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/ʃɐˈɾaðɐ/cha·ra·da
Definition
1A riddle or puzzle, usually expressed in verse, in which each syllable or word represents part of the solution.
Usage examples
“Grandfather posed a difficult charade to the children.”
“The solution to the charade was hidden in the last line.”
Common combinations
solve a charadepose a charade