The word "baffle" has been used in literature to capture a range of ideas from physical obstruction to the act of confounding or deceiving. In some early works like Beowulf, it denotes the act of thwarting an enemy’s efforts ([1]), while in Gothic novels such as Dracula it hints at a mysterious elusiveness meant to provoke both fear and uncertainty ([2], [3]). Poets like Whitman employ the term to describe shifting, dissolving images that challenge the observer’s understanding ([4]), and even in technical descriptions—as in discussions of coffee extraction—the word takes on a literal meaning relating to the deflection of liquids ([5], [6]). Meanwhile, authors such as Dickens expand its use to describe endeavors to confuse recognition and divert attention ([7], [8]), and philosophers like Boethius and Coleridge integrate it into meditations on the limits of reason ([9], [10]). The evolution of "baffle" across these varied contexts—from epic heroism to mundane mechanisms, from emotional perplexity to intellectual challenge—demonstrates its enduring versatility in shaping literary expression ([11]–[12], [13], [14]).