ENIGMA

Meaning

Something or someone puzzling, mysterious or inexplicable.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin aenigma (“riddle”), being derived itself from the Ancient Greek verbal noun αἴνιγμα (aínigma, “dark saying, speaking in riddles”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

• 2026-02-14MABEGIN
• 2026-02-06EAMGCIN
• 2025-08-30AENIGMZ
• 2023-12-13MZANGIE