Something that baffles understanding (6)

I believe the answer is:

enigma

(Other definitions for enigma that I've seen before include "Conundrum" , "cryptic puzzle!" , "Mystery U puzzle" , "Mysterious person/thing" , "German military cipher machine" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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