stumper

/ˈstʌmpər/
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Other forms: stumpers

Definitions of stumper
  1. noun
    a particularly difficult or baffling question or problem
    synonyms: poser, sticker, toughie
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    type of:
    problem
    a question raised for consideration or solution
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