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How to pronounce stumper in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms poser, sticker, toughie
Type of problem
Derivation stump

Examples of stumper

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It must've been a real stumper, because we didn't have a whole lot of guesses this week.
From the timesunion.com
I spend my days waiting for the next stumper, which one of the kids inevitably provides.
From the kansas.com
The personal-greetings option, while very alluring, is a stumper as well.
From the businessweek.com
A real stumper for me was gluten free pizza dough, salsify and pears.
From the dailyherald.com
Tasmania are happy with Tim Paine, so why would they look to the mainland for another stumper?
From the brimbankweekly.com.au
The old stumper v stopper debate really is over isn't it?
From the guardian.co.uk
How Supreme Court justices are selected was a stumper.
From the sacbee.com
Wechter fondly recalls one stumper, based on a temporary piece of guerrilla art on Columbus Avenue near Pacific.
From the sfgate.com
Nearly every person you speak with has a stumper.
From the thenewstribune.com
More examples
  • Poser: a particularly difficult or baffling question or problem
  • (Stumpers!) Stumpers! was a game show hosted by Password emcee Allen Ludden that aired on NBC from October 4 to December 31, 1976. Lin Bolen, head of NBC Daytime Programming, developed the show. ...