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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This transparency allows for genuine negotiation on deliverables and scope, leading to fairer, faster deals and stronger partnerships, rather than a guessing game that ultimately drives up costs. — Chris Ryan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026 Keep the message simple, leave room for questions, and let clarity make collaboration feel less like a guessing game. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026 The moment in question, which occurred about 16 minutes into the video, saw Zendaya attempt to identify her Euphoria costar Colman Domingo in a guessing game. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026 Save yourself the guessing game of wondering what is in your fridge by labeling and dating your leftovers. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for guessing game

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