Quandary — Word of the Day April 20, 2027

Definition

A state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation. A quandary is a problem without a clearly right answer.

“She was in a quandary — she could tell the truth and hurt him, or stay silent and mislead him.”

From Latin quando (when), perhaps via a colloquial Latin phrase.

Q₁₀U₁A₁N₁D₂A₁R₁Y₄

QUANDARY scores 21 points in Scrabble.