What Is a Puzzle Enthusiast Called? Terms by Context

No single universal term exists. The right word depends on context and puzzle type.

General Terms

• Puzzle solver — Neutral, descriptive.
• Puzzle aficionado — Enthusiastic, knowledgeable.
• Puzzle fan / lover — Casual affection.
• Enigmatologist — Rare, academic/playful (from "enigma").

Specific Puzzle Types

• Crossword: Cruciverbalist (constructor/solver), crossword solver.
• Sudoku: Sudoku enthusiast, number puzzle solver.
• Jigsaw: Jigsaw puzzle aficionado, dissectologist (technical term for jigsaw solver).
• Rubik's Cube: Speedcuber, cuber, Rubik's Cube solver.
• Escape Rooms: Escape room enthusiast, escape artist.
• Logic Puzzles: Logician, logic puzzle solver.
• Riddles: Riddler, riddle enthusiast.

Descriptive Phrases

• "Someone who loves solving puzzles"
• "A person with a passion for puzzles"
• "Puzzle hobbyist"

Community Terms

• Puzzler — Common in puzzle hunt/MIT Mystery Hunt communities.
• Solver — Generic, used in competitive contexts.

Choose based on puzzle type, formality, and community.