Conundrum vs. Enigma

Conundrum vs. Enigma — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Conundrum and Enigma

Conundrumnoun

A difficult question or riddle, especially one using a play on words in the answer.

Enigmanoun

Something or someone puzzling, mysterious or inexplicable.

Conundrumnoun

A difficult choice or decision that must be made.

Enigmanoun

A riddle, or a difficult problem.

Conundrumnoun

a difficult problem

Enigmanoun

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained;

how it got out is a mysteryit remains one of nature's secrets
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Enigmanoun

a difficult problem