problem

problem is a 7-letter English word with 5 senses as noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: A question proposed for solution; a matter stated for examination or proof; hence, a matter difficult of solution or settlement; a doubtful case; a question involving doubt. Face value is 13 in Scrabble and 17 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

7 letters · Scrabble 13 · Words With Friends 17 · 5 senses

Definitions

1. noun. A question proposed for solution; a matter stated for examination or proof; hence, a matter difficult of solution or settlement; a doubtful case; a question involving doubt.
2. noun. Anything which is required to be done; as, in geometry, to bisect a line, to draw a perpendicular; or, in algebra, to find an unknown quantity.
3. noun. a source of difficulty

   "one trouble after another delayed the job"

   "what's the problem?"

   Synonyms: trouble

4. noun. a question raised for consideration or solution

   "our homework consisted of ten problems to solve"

5. noun. a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

   "she and her husband are having problems"

   "it is always a job to contact him"

   Synonyms: job

Synonyms

trouble, job

Common word forms

problems, problemize

Words from these letters

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