baffles
baf-fles
verb
Completely perplexes or confuses someone, making it impossible to understand.
"The riddle completely baffles him."
noun
Plates or screens used to regulate the flow of fluid, sound, or light.
"The exhaust baffles reduce noise."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: baffle board, baffle, puzzle, flummox, mystify, perplex, beat, get, vex, stick, dumbfound, pose