Challenging puzzle (6)

I believe the answer is:

enigma

(Other definitions for enigma that I've seen before include "Elgar Variations nickname" , "Mysterious or puzzling thing" , "German military cipher machine" , "Difficult problem" , "'Mystery, riddle (6)'" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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