A paradox is a statement or situation that appears to be contradictory or absurd, yet may actually be true. The crossword solutions for the term paradox include AMBIGUITY (9 letters), ABSURDITY (9 letters), MYSTERY (7 letters), ANOMALY (7 letters), CONTRADICTION (13 letters), IRONY (5 letters), ENIGMA (6 letters), LIARS (5 letters), and Zeno's (5 letters). AMBIGUITY is when something is open to more than one interpretation. ABSURDITY is an illogical or unreasonable statement or situation. MYSTERY is something that is not understood or beyond understanding. ANOMALY is something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected. CONTRADICTION is a statement that is opposed to another statement or fact. IRONY is a situation in which there is a contrast between expectation and reality. An ENIGMA is something that is puzzling or inexplicable. LIARS are people who tell lies. Zeno's is a paradox formulated by the ancient Greek philosopher Zeno of Elea.