Definitions for perplex

perplex per·plex

Spelling: [per-pleks]
IPA: /pərˈplɛks/

Perplex is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 18 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 21 points.

You can make 70 anagrams from letters in perplex (eelpprx).

Definitions for perplex

verb (used with object)

  1. to cause to be puzzled or bewildered over what is not understood or certain; confuse mentally:
  2. to make complicated or confused, as a matter or question.
  3. to hamper with complications, confusion, or uncertainty.

Origin of perplex

First recorded in 1585-95; back formation from perplexed

Examples for perplex

Some of the girls asked foolish questions just to perplex her.

If I have my private doubts, why should I set them up to perplex the community withal?

The least religion is enough to perplex him, and the best will not satisfy him.

He was a poet without knowing it, and his gifts only served to perplex him further.

It was not so difficult as to perplex them, and yet it required attention and care.

This poverty in nature must perplex the Mesopotamian artist.

The boat began to move, and the motion seemed to perplex some of the oarsmen.

"I don't want to perplex you, but I have done something," said Nick, getting up.

The idea of his teacher's trying to perplex and embarrass him, was entirely new.

That did not perplex Heidi though, for she saw two glasses standing behind.

Word Value for perplex
Scrable

18

Words with friends

21

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