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The past tense form of 'flummox' is flummoxed. Example: He flummoxed his opponents with his unexpected move. (He flummoxed his opponents with his unexpected move.)

Definition of “flummox”

to confuse or perplex
to bewilder or puzzle

Tense sentence structure and examples:

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed

Past Simple	flummoxed
Past Continuous	flummoxing
Past Perfect	flummoxed

Past Simple

The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions or events that occurred at a specific point in the past.

Subject + Past Simple Verb + (Object)

Example

The magician flummoxed the audience with his tricks.

Example

I flummoxed my friends with my riddle.

Past Continuous

The past continuous tense is used to indicate actions or events that were in progress or happening at a specific point in the past.

Subject + was/were + Present Participle + (Object)

Example

She was flummoxing her colleagues with her cryptic messages.

Example

They were flummoxing the detectives with their clever disguises.

Past Perfect

The past perfect tense is used to show that one past action or event occurred before another past action or event, emphasizing the order of events in the past.

Subject + had + Past Participle + (Object)

Example

By the time they arrived, he had flummoxed everyone with his mind-bending puzzle.

Example

She had flummoxed the judges with her unconventional performance.

Is flummoxed an irregular verb in the past?

No, "flummoxed" is not an irregular past tense verb.

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