"enigmatologist" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: enigmatologists [plural]
Etymology: From enigmatology + -ist. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|enigmatology|-ist}} enigmatology + -ist Head templates: {{en-noun}} enigmatologist (plural enigmatologists)
  1. A person who creates or studies puzzles. Hyponyms: cruciverbalist, puzzler

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