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How do you spell Conundrum?

Correct spelling

conundrum

Remember: con-UN-drum (like a drum you can't figure out how to play)

Why is conundrum spelled this way?

Origin obscure, possibly mock-Latin from Oxford. A conundrum is a riddle that resists solution — a puzzle whose answer seems always just out of reach.

Common misspellings of conundrum

conumdrumconandrumconundramconundrom

Example

The detective faced a conundrum: all three suspects had perfect alibis.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell conundrum?+
The correct spelling is "conundrum". Remember: con-UN-drum (like a drum you can't figure out how to play)
Is it conumdrum or conundrum?+
The correct spelling is "conundrum", not "conumdrum".

Other commonly misspelled words

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