guessing game

noun

: a game in which the player has to correctly guess the answer

—often used figuratively

Making a diagnosis in such cases can be a real guessing game.

Reporters continue to play a guessing game as they wait to hear her final decision.

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Beyond reminding us of a TV show’s ability to court speculation, Catherine’s introduction also suggests that the guessing game itself can reveal difficult truths about those doing the guessing. —

Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 Oct. 2024 California wants to end the guessing game Opinion: The California Dream is fading. —

Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 3 Oct. 2024 Throughout, the push and pull between Ben and Louise makes Speak No Evil more than a guessing game about what terrible thing might happen. —

Caryn James, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2024 There are many players in the guessing game, and everyone has a secret that gives them motive. —

Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for guessing game