Enigma

6 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A person, situation, or thing that is deeply puzzling and resists any clear explanation or understanding.

“The origin of the ancient carvings remained an enigma despite decades of scholarly investigation.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/əˈnɪgmə/

Syllables

e·nig·ma

Related Words

Synonyms

mystery puzzle riddle

Antonyms

solutioncertaintyexplanation

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Three vowels: E, I, A. EN- start, -MA ending. The NIG- cluster in the middle is distinctive.

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points. G scores 2 points. ENIGMAS extends to seven letters, a useful rack-clearing play.

Words Related to Enigma

Anagrams of Enigma

Words that use exactly the same letters as “enigma”.

gamine

Words you can make from Enigma

Shorter words formed from the letters in “enigma”.

amine angie anime enami gaine gamin image ingem maine manei mange mangi manie minae mnage agen agin aine amen amie amin anim egma enam

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7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “enigma”.

imagine meaning

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