Subpuzzle

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A puzzle making up part of a larger puzzle.

    "The three-dimensional problem consisted of three subpuzzles or sets of pieces; the three subpuzzles (hereafter called parts) could be assembled into one large block."

Example

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"The three-dimensional problem consisted of three subpuzzles or sets of pieces; the three subpuzzles (hereafter called parts) could be assembled into one large block."

Etymology

From sub- + puzzle.

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