# poser vs powder

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### poser
*noun · IPA /ˈpəʊzə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #43,318*
A particularly difficult question or puzzle.

### powder
*noun · IPA /ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #4,699*
The fine particles which are the result of reducing a dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.

## Source
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