stumper
Example Sentences
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"I know who I want for all the judges and propositions. But president . . . that's a stumper," Homer says as he stares at the ballot.
From Salon
Below, some of the many stumpers in an overwhelming year.
From Los Angeles Times
Holznagel: Final Jeopardy! was a triple stumper about the title of a Sean O’Casey play “The Plough and the Stars.”
From Washington Post
This challenge was a stumper, and made me really appreciate those TV chefs on the rapid-fire challenges.
From Seattle Times
It’s a stumper, but hardly one that you’re going to lose sleep over.
From Washington Post
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