piece of the puzzle

noun

A clue that contributes to the solution of a mystery.

Meanings

nounpiece of the puzzle (plural pieces of the puzzle or pieces of puzzles)

plural pieces of the puzzle · plural pieces of puzzles

  1. idiomaticA clue that contributes to the solution of a mystery.
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APA

piece of the puzzle. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/piece%20of%20the%20puzzle

MLA

“piece of the puzzle.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/piece%20of%20the%20puzzle. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “piece of the puzzle,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/piece%20of%20the%20puzzle.

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