puzzle out meaning and definition

PUZZLE OUT verb

Definition of puzzle out (verb)

1. find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
   • "did you solve the problem?"; "Work out your problems with the boss"; "this unpleasant situation isn't going to work itself out"; "did you get it?"; "Did you get my meaning?"; "He could not work the math problem"
   • synonyms: figure out, lick, solve, work, work out